Raleigh, N.C. April 4th, 1919.

Col. J. Van B. Metts,
119th Infantry, Camp Jackson, S.C.

I congratulate you and the officers and men under your command upon the magnificent record you have made in France, and beg to assure you of the great joy the people of North Carolina feel in having you home again.

T. W. Bickett, Governor.

(Charge to Executive Department, State of North Carolina)