<Letter Book
Governor’s Reply>

Raleigh, N.C. February 1, 1917.

The New York Times,
New York City.

The grave issue presented by the German note is one to be calmly determined by the President and Congress. The people of North Carolina have the utmost confidence in the wisdom and patriotism of those who represent us in Washington, and this State will uphold their hands in whatever course it is deemed necessary to pursue.

T. W. Bickett,
Governor.