Raleigh, N. C., April 3, 1917.

Mr. Paul Miliukoff, Minister,
Foreign Affairs,
Petrograd, Russia.

The State of North Carolina sends warmest greetings to the greatest Republic of the Old World. The high tides of human thought and feeling all set in your direction, and all the stars of destiny smile on you. The Russian people have asserted their divine rights in joining the Brotherhood of Man, and may the Lord of Liberty keep them steadfast.

T. W. Bickett,
Governor of North Carolina.

(Charge Executive Dept. State N.C.)