Tennessee, Texas [17 items]

Abilene, Tex, Sept. 10 1915 Governor of Utah Dear Sir We the undersigned citizens of Abilene Taylor Co. Texas consider the execution of Joe Hill to be murder yes foul and cowardly murder If you are a self respecting save Joe Hills life Yours {CF illegible} William Harrison F. E. Farrin T. J. Presenth Homer, Harrison {CF Ed?} Powers Pat Prescott

Iredell Texas 9/15 1915 To the Governor of Utah Salt Lake CityDear sir. We the undersigned consider the execution of Joe Hill to be foul murder and a blow at liberty and a crime against the working class of the United States. Our sincere hope is that you will think well and act honest and save Joe Hill. With best wishes--we are truly yours-- A. W. Kennedy {CF W?} T Chaffine T. J. Ingram

We the undersigned citizens of the Lone Star State of Texas do hereby petition you as the head of the Hon. Board of Pardon of the State of Utah for mercy in behalf of Mr. Joe Hill under sentence to be shot for murder. We have carefully followed the evidence against this man condemed to die for a crime against society and feel that such evidence does not warrant such drastic measures as the evidence is purely circumstancial. We therefore beg mercy for Mr. Hill from the great and Honorable Gov. of Utas common wealth, that he may review the evidence and save a humane life injustly condemed.