The Governor of North Carolina has the following to say for him:
State of North Carolina,
Executive Department,
Raleigh, June 21, 1894.
Prof. S. G. Atkins is a distinguished educator, and a man of great moral worth and fine intellectual capacity.
He is deeply interested in the moral, intellectual and material advancement of his race, and his untiring efforts in this direction should have the recognition and support of all who desire the improvement of their fellow-beings.
His high standing in this State is beyond question, and entitles his claims to your earnest consideration, and I trust that you will lend him what assistance you can.
Prof. Atkins has been an earnest worker in the field of education, and his example and personal endeavors have exerted a beneficial influence on the fortunes of his race. I take pleasure in endorsing him. I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully yours,
Elias Carr, Governor N. C.