The Fifth National Conservation Congress will be held in Washington, D.C., November 18-19-20.

It will be the first time since the historic Conference of Governors at the White House, five years ago, that a national conservation meeting has been held in the Nation's Capitol. Everything points to an unusually notable attendance from all parts of the country. I take great pleasure in extending to you a special invitation to be present as an official member of the Congress and to take an active part in its deliberations.

As Governor, you are also entitled to appoint fifteen official delegates, with alternates, to represent the State of North Carolina. May we hope that you will appoint a full delegation and urge upon them to attend the Congress? In connection with the sessions of the Congress itself, there will be social events of interest and the City of Washington will accord you and your delegates a most hearty welcome.

The main subjects before this year's Congress will be forestry and water power. Other important phases of Conservation will not be overlooked. We believe, however, these two subjects are the two Conservation questions first in importance to the States and the Nation, just now. We should, therefore, appreciate it especially if you could arrange to be present and give us the benefit of your counsel and advice.

It would help us greatly if you would send us the names of your delegates and alternates at your early convenience, so that we may send them their credentials and other information which they will need.

I enclose the Official Call and other information.