J: Aug. 1914; Aug.-Sept. 1915

P.S.

The letter written by the accused man to Editor of Telegram of Salt Lake City of Aug 15 : [est?] in which he plainly states and Swears: I am innocent Demands a new and more impartial trial for our comrade, which We hope your influence will help to bring about.

K. J. [Jawoski?] and others.

Germantown,O, Sept. 20/15 Hon. Chief Executive State of Utah-

Our attention has been called to an article contained in the Appeal to Reason that Joseph Hillstrom is lying at death's door, sentenced by a rotten judiciary, for the murder of Mr. Morrison.

This case as plainly revealed, was a one sided trial. The facts show that the Jury, Prosecutor, Judge and even Hillstrom's own attorneys namely Scott & McDougall upon the state's own evidence conspired to give this innocent comrade the stiffest penality under the criminal laws of the State. Where is the evidence in the court records to prove him guilty of such a charge? Did the State permit Joe Hillstrom to tell the Court + Jury his side of the case under oath? No Why Not? Therefore we the undersigned, vigorously protest to such a ridiculous case of iron fisted judiciary to ask you in the name of humanity to give this poor persecuted victim another trial founded upon the sacred rights of "Justice" and "Freedom of Speech" To leave this trial now on record to go unchallenged is a sting and a mockery against the few lawful labor measures and its three provisions, guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.

Yours Fraternally, R.C. & A.N. Judy

84 24 The Number of This Petition is

Box 144 Glen Campbell PA Sept. 20th 1915

To The Honorable Governer of the State of Utah. Sir I hope you have giving your full atention [ATTENTION] to the case of Joseph Hillstrom: as any full [believer?] the above article gives it as clear as anything I have read.

Very Respectully yours A.L. Johnson

Youngstown, Ohio 9-20-15

To the Honorable, Governor of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Dear Sir:

After reading the account of the charges against Mr. Joseph Hillstrom now in the States prison, held for the murder of Mr. Morrison, Would say that it is my duty as an American citizen to demand of your honor another trial for Mr. Hillstrom, It seems to me that they are trying to railroad this man for no other reason, than that he is a man who dare to speak his mind and stands up for his rights and the rights of his fellow man.

I hope that you will prove yourself to be a man, and show your State that you intend to five each and every person a square deal while you are Governor of Utah.

I am sincerely yours, Geo. Jones 611 W. Chalmers Ave

Burlington 9/21

Dear Sir,

I write you these few lines on behalf of Joseph Hillstrom known as Joe Hill who was convicted and Sentenced to die now Mr. Governor I do not believe he deserves the unjust punishment he is to undergo and I call your attention to the fact that I demand that he be given a new trial and a fair and impartial one.

Yours Respectfully Frank P. Johnson Burlington, N.J.