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

[STOGUIARU?] W-9-28-15

Governor of Utah Dear Sir - From information I have received I am convinced that Joseph Hillstrom who is being held in the Utah states prison under death sentence has not received a just rial, and as a representative of the people the power lies in you to see that he recieves a fair and immpartial trial. The taking of a persons life is murder wheather [WHETHER] the life be taken according to law or otherwise. Yours for Justice Char. L. Jaques.

Providence K. J. Sept. 28th/15

Governor of Utah Salt Lake City

Sir's As an american citizen who advocates fair play and believes in a square deal, I demand a new trial and a fair hearing for Joseph Hillstrom.

Respectfully yours Jacob Joseph #48 Robinson St. Providence, R.I.

St. Louis September 28th 15.

To the Governor of Utah Salt Lake City

Dear Sir: I herewith protest against the execution of Joe Hill, whcih I consider to be a rank murder; a blow at over constitution, liberty and a crime against the producers of the wealth of this country.

Very respectfully Vincent [JANIGZ?]

Carter Okla. Sept. 29 1915

Gov. Utah Salt Lake City

Dear Governor: I would plead with all my sou to with hold sentence of Joe Hillstrom who is sentenced to be shot Oct 1, 1915 think of the "Great" command "Thou shalt not kill" weigh it thoroughly before allowing this man to be killed. and remember the killing of this victim will be another cog forceing the tention [TENSION] that is now almost to the breaking pointwhich will cause the workers of the world to rise in defense against unjust courts and malicious sentences as in this case and Lawson's [??????] Ford's Shur's and hundred of others. I wold have you consider, consider well. Yours in prayer J.Y. Jones