State of North Carolina,
Executive Department,
Raleigh.
July 10th 1913
Hon. Guy V. Roberts,
Marshall, N.C.
My dear Guy:
The Council of State met on yesterday. The convicts for Madison County are just not available at present. I earnestly hope that they will be soon. We would have sent them to Madison if thay had been here to send. We have already appropriated more than we have.
Your friend,
[unsigned]