Marion, N.C., August 10, 1916.
Governor Locke Craig,
Raleigh, N.C.
The undersigned having suffered great loss of houses, livestock, lands, and crops do respectfully petition you for aid to build roads. We cannot even thresh what wheat was saved. Road funds will give self help, restore roads, and give opportunity to work in forest products.
| J C Conley | S L Brown | C F Spencer | J D Avery | H S Brown |
| W J Brown | R F Avery | C A McCall | E E English | Chas Wilson |
| M C Caldwell | C F Barnes | C M Huskins | Wm McCall | A R Conley |
Citizens of North Cove Township, McDowell County
11:40 P.M.
