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January 7, 1916. Mr. A. C. Hindekopes, Holland Hall, Meadville, PA. Mr dear Sir:- This letter is an expression of my appreciation of your very cordial communication of November 20th, commendatory of my action in the Hillstrom case. The campaign which was waged on behalf of this murderer inspired the sending to me of upwards of thirty thousand letters, most of which were threatening in character and many of which were absolutely vile and vicious. It is, therefore, a source of gratification to receive from the decent and self-respecting element of the country words of commendation for attempting to do what I regarded as my plain and simple duty. Your loyal and patriotic sentiments ring true to the American spirit and I am hopeful that loyal Americans will awake to the realization of the necesity for a strong and decided stand against these organizations that are growing up in the country and gnawing at the institutions of goernment.

I have taken the liberty of showing your letter to the members of the Board of Pardons who join me in this word of thanks. Cordially yours, Governor.

Spanish Fork Utah Nov 21 1915 Hon Wm Spry My Dear Governer: You will please jaccept my hearty congratulations for your manifest courage and "backbone" in seeing that the murderer Hillstrom was executed in accordence with the sentence of the Jury and Court. You are certainly worthy of the high office which you occupy. With best wishes for your future I am sir sincerly yours. Geo. A. Hicks

January 4th, 1916 Mr. Geo. A. Hicks, Spanish Fork, Utah. My dear Mr. Hicks:- There have been so many things engaging my attention during the past six weeks that is has been impossible, until now, to handle the large accumulation of mail. I want you to know that I deeply appreciate your cordial communication of November 21st, conveying your expression of approval of my action in the Hillstrom case. Spanish Fork was one of the first communities of the state to offer words of approval and encouragement to the officials who were endeavoring to maintain law and order in Utah and I believe the example set by the good people of your community had a tendency to arouse many of the people of the state to vigorous, outspoken disapproval of the tactics which were pursued by those who would have freed Hillstrom.

It is a source of much satisfaction to know that our institutions are upheld by the right-thinking element of the state. With the compliments of the season and my best wishes, believe me Cordially yours, Governor.

Fruita Colorado November 22nd 1915 Hon. - Spry Govenor of Utah Dear Sir I take this method of expressing my appreciation of your stand in the Hillstrom case and your determination to rid your state of all such brutes. If we had more such men as you have proven yourself to be it would be better for the whole country. It is refreshing to see such a fine display of American manhood. Wishing you a long and prosperous life I am James B. Hunter Fruita Colorado

Dec. 16, 1915. Mr. James B. Hunter, Fruita, Colo.

My dear Sir: I appreciate very much the trouble to which you placed yourself in writing me regarding my attitude on the Hillstrom case, and I wish to assure you that your expression of approval is gratefully received. It is a pleasure to have the support and appreciation of those who are endeavoring to uphold law and order. Too frequently, in the engrossing affairs of life, we over-look opportunities for publicly upholding our institutions of government, while in the meantime, the agitator and the wrecker of government are sowing their seeds of sedition from the soap-boxes.

Very truly yours, Governor.