Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 18, 1917.

C. E. Hix, Gen. Supt. Seaboard Air Line,
Norfolk, Va.

Car Number four two five three four C. C. & O. loaded with coal was turned over th Seaboard at Bostic ten days ago for State Sanatorium at Sanatorium, N.C. This institution is out of coal. Patients are freezing. Earnestly urge you to hasten delivery of this car.

T. W. Bickett, Governor.

Charge to Executive Dept. State of N.C.