Raleigh, N. C. May 3, 1917.

Hon. Newton D. Baker,
Secretary of War,
Washington, D. C.

Referring to your telegram of May 2nd, I designate as Disbursing Officer of Federal funds in payment of expenses incurred in making registration A. L. Fletcher of Raleigh, N.C. who will furnish bond as required and have desk in office of Adjutant General. Fletcher is an exceptionally fine man for this work.

T. W. Bickett,
Governor.