Fort Bliss, Texas
July 4, 1916

To the Honorable Governor of North Carolina:-

Sir:

I hereby offer my services to you in the organization of such troops as North Carolina desires to furnish for duty.

I am a native of Goldsboro N.C., graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1905, hence am familiar with all branches, infantry, cavalry, artillery, etc.

Yours respectfully

Hugh H. Broadhurst
Capt U.S. Cavalry