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Nov. 15,—1915 Spokane W. N.
To the Govenor of the State of Utah.
Your Exelency Sir:-
I have followed the case of Jos. Hillstrom in the pappers and also heard the evedence against him and think he should have another trial
Yours for Justice
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Rockford 11/15-15
His Excellency. The Governor of the state of Utah:
Sir:—
Again I am writing you in behalf of Joseph Hillstrom, who is going to be shot next Friday. That is if you act contrary to the wish of the people of the United States. I have read the records of the trial, and it is surprising that a man can be convicted on such poor circumstantial evidence as was presented against him. Every person that have read about the trial is convinced that Joseph Hillstrom is innocent of such a crime, of which he is accused. But this man has been active in the labor movement, and that is, in the eyes of the ruling class, sufficient reason to send him to death. But I still hope that you, Mr. Governor if you love justice will grant Joe Hill a new trial.
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For you know that joe Hill does not want a commutation or a pardon; all he wants is a fair and impartial trial, so that he may get a chance to prove his innocence. Therefore I appeal to you, that you grant him a new trial, as you are the man that has the fate of joseph Hillstrom in your hands. And let me say that the entire working class of this country is watching your actions, and will hold you responsbile for the well being of our fellow worker.
Hoping that you will act according to the will of the people I have the honor to be Yours for justice:
Anton Anderson 845-10th St. Rockford Ill.
