[Walters served as a private in Co. A, 51st NC Inf.]

This october 18th 1863

Mr Governer vance dear sir
I this day Seat my self
to in form you that I
wais prest in to Servis
and when I wais tuck I
wais making proper at[??]
to go to acompany and
the Carried mee to the
51 regiment and I left &
Caim home & I neaver Sined
any in listing roles I
onley resieved the State
bounty and I beg unto
you to let mee go to
Some other Company that
I have ackwaintances in
I have bin at home a
bout one monthe & ef
you will let mee go
to some other Co
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I will do the best
duty that is in my
power I nowe that
I owe my Servis to
the Confedersa and
I am willing to pay
hit please Answer
thos Cuestions
youre obedient
servent

Thomas walters

Brooklyn
No ca