Local Appeal Gates Co. [handwritten at top]

October 27, 1917.

Mr. Robt. R. Taylor,
Gatesville, N.C.

My dear Sir:-

Replying to yours of the 23rd in regard to D. E. Hollowell, I beg to say that I was simply following the precedent set by President Wilson in cases of this kind. Of course I did not know what the boy had not claimed exemption, but under the law a father or mother can claim exemption in a case like above for the boy. No sort of criticism was intended to be made of your Board as you did exactly right under the circumstances, but I feel that as the father makes this claim the last boy ought to be allowed to stay at home.

Appreciating the very fine work that you and your board are doing, I beg to remain,

Very truly yours,

[unsigned]

B_G