Asheville Feb 17th 1863
Gov Vance
Dear Sir
Nothing but needsesity induces
me to trouble you with this
little account at present – I
Get nothing to Do at my trade
and therefore Gets along through
these troublesom war times
but very poorely I Hope if
it is no inconveniance to you
that you will forward me
a check for the amount
and very mutch oblige
your friend

G. W. Shackleford

the amount shall be Duly credited
on my books as soon as I
Receive the check
G.W.S