New York, 12:20 PM, Nov. 18, 1918.

Hon. Thomas W. Bickett,
Governor,
Raleigh, N.C.

National Association for Advancement Colored People strongly commend your prompt action in calling upon military authorities at Camp Polk to lend assistance to Winston-Salem authorities in their efforts to maintain orderly processes of law against mob bent on lynching negro prisoner. Have wired commendations to mayor of Winston-Salem. We trust you will be supported by whole state in your efforts which commend themselves to lawbiding citizens of whole nation.

National Association for Advancement Colored People,
John R. Shillady, Secretary
Seventy Fifth Ave, New York