1861 April 25 Richmond, Va. Executive Office

Col. Cary C. Cocke
Exchange Hotel

Dear Sir:

I am directed
by the Governor to acknowledge the rect of your
favor of the 24th Inst. and to assure you of
his high appreciation of your generous offer
to the State.

The offices to which you refer have not
been vacated by the Convention.

It will afford His Excellency pleasure
to serve you----

I am most Resptly
Your obdt Servt
R H Catlett
(Military Secretary
to the Governor

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