Washington, D.C., 6:00 PM, Aug. 4th, 1916.

Hon. Locke Craig,
Gov of N.C.,
Raleigh, N.C.

Instructions have been issued to the U.S. engineer offices at Charleston, Montgomery, and Mobile to proceed at once with relief work in aid of destitute persons in flooded districts. Suggest you invite local official or relief committes to get in touch with Charleston office with a view to secureing the most effective results by cooperation in your state in Catawba River District. Nashville, Tenn., egigeers office is investigating French Broad District.

Newton D. Baker,
Secty of War

7:04 P.M.