C: Aug.-Sept. 1914; July-Sept. 15, 1915

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#19. E. 14th Av Minneapolis Minn 8/23/14

Gov. Wm. Spry Salt Lake City Utah

Dear Sir:

I have followed the case of Joe Hill I.W.W. song writer very carefully, both thru "thePress" and thru other channels, and must confess it was (To say the least) the worst case of miscarriage of justice that was ever "pulled off" (and this is the proper term to use) in an so called "Court of Justice." The Warden knows by this time that he is "Convicted" long before his case is called if he happens to be caught

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in the clutches of the law and what is the Law. Too much of law "And very little Justice" is to be had, as far as the workers are concerned - and they are aware of this - as you yourself know. The object of this letter is to voice an earnest protest on his conviction and the granting of a new trial to this poor devil who is condemned to be shot Sept 4/14. Trusting you will grant this request.

Very truly Sam H. Cullen

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Mr. Sam H. Cullen No. 19 E. 14th Ave. Minneapolis, Minn.

Dear Sir:

Your communication, written on behalf of Joseph Hillstrom, has been by the Governor, filed with the State Board of Pardons, which board, under the laws of Utah, acts upon applications for pardon and commutation.

In order that you may be correctly informed as to facts entering into appeal of this case to the Supreme Court of Utah. I am enclosing a copy of the decision of the Court for your perusal.

Very repectfully,

Secretary to Governor.

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404 Beck Building, Portland, Oregon, August 4, 1914,

Governor William Spry Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dear Sir:

As one who loves liberty, humanity and fair-play I protest most strenously against the methods used in prosecuting and convicting a brother worker, Joe Hill, who now languishes in prison, the victim of ignorance, predjudice, injustice and inhumanity. A wave of indignation and resentment is sweeping this country at the highhanded methods used by those in authority against innocent victims. Justice no longer reigns in our courts, and it is possible at any time to convict a propertyless man on the flimsiest evidence.

Again I protest and request that a new trial be granted this man.

Yours for decency, Harriet T. Chevin [signature]

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Mrs. Harriet T. Chevin 404 Bock Building, Portland, Oregon.

Dear Madam:

Your communication, written on behalf of Joseph Hillstrom, has been by the Governor, filed with the State Board of Pardons, which board, under the laws of Utah, acts upon applications for pardon and communication.

In order that you may be correctly informed as to the facts entering into the appeal of this case to the Supreme Court of Utah, I am enclosing a copy of the decision of the Court for your perusal.

Very respectfully,

Secretary to Governor.

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