Handwritten letter from the Governor of Virginia on the Commonwealth of Virginia letter head. Governor Holliday accepts the invitation to attend the Centennial Celebration of the Battle of Kings Mountain. Transcription: Commonwealth of Virginia Governor's Office Richmond, Va Sept 16 1880 J. W. Earrett? Esq W. C. C. Dear Sir: Your very kind invitation ? to attend the King Mountain Celebration on October. I thank you cordially and will do so with great pleasure, unless official duties prevent, which I do not now anticipate. With much respect Yours very truly Fred W. M. Holliday