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January 18, 1916.

Mr. Spencer Penrose,
Colorado Springs, Colo.
My dear Mr. Penrose:-
This letter is an appreciation of your telegram of November 19th, conveying an expression of your approval of my action in the Hillstrom case. I have been so overwhelmed with other matters, demanding my attention, that it has been impossible before now to write you.
It is a source of much satsifcation to know that in doing what I regarded as my plain and ismple duty, I have the approval of the people of the United States who are known to stand for the enforcement of law and order.
With the compliments of the season, I am
Cordially yours,

Governor.