Raleigh, N.C., Oct. 3, 1918.

Hon. Charles E. Webb,
U. S. Marshal,
Asheville, N. C.

Complaint reaches me that armed band of deserters is terrorizing western part of Madison County. Please send special posse of deputies to deal with situation. Call on Dr. O. V. Burnett and W. M. Norton for full information. Treat all this as confidential.

T. W. Bickett,
Governor.

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