Transcription: Head Quarters Dept of N.C. Goldsboro Oct 7th 1861 General - I am directed by the General commanding to transmit to you the enclosed letter from the Hon Asa Briggs Judge of the C. S. Court, and to call your attention to that portion of it which speaks of the possible penetration by the enemy into the Albemarle District by way of the Pamlico River and across the Country - Very respectfully Your Obedient R. H. Riddick Asst Adj't Genl Brig Genl D. H. Hill Comdg Dist of the Pamlico Newberne N.C.