Morehead City, N.C.
Aug. 8, 1913

To the Hon. Governor Locke Craig, in and for the State of North Carolina

Sir:

I, James B. Robinson, Ex soldier "9" U.S. Cav., respectfully ask to be commissioned to organize a colored regiment in the State of North Carolina in defense of the depending litigation between the United States and Mexico.

Yours Very Respectfully,

James B. Robinson
Ex Soldier U.S. Col. Cav.