In reply to yours as per request of the governor,¹ I beg to say this Chambers child referred to is a very low grade, or type and we have no provisions made for caring for this grade of children. I have been solicited now from every point possible to admit this child. I have 120 applications and a great many of them in a far worse condition than this child, and no room.

I had asked the Legislature and hoped that they would grant us a building and provide for same, but this they didn't do, therefore, I am helpless.

Assure His Excellency that my heart goes out to this man and I would be delighted could I go to every so afflicted home in North Carolina and relieve them of just such burdens and sorrows, but such is impossible.