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[[preprinted]] State of North Carolina,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, N. C., ^[[August 22nd,]] 1865. [[/preprinted]]

Col. E. Whittlesey.

Colonel.
This will be handed to you by Smith Cooper Esqr of Granville, who comes to see you on business

He is a citizen of Granville County, and as you are unacquainted with him, the Governor requests me to state, that he is a gentleman of unexceptionable character, noted for his kindness and humanity, and that any statement he may make, may be recieved with the upmost confidence.

very respectfully Yours,
[[signature]] Jos. S. Cannon [[/signature]]
Aid de Camp