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Nov. 20, 1915

Hon. Wm. Spry,
Governor of the State of Utah,
Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dear Governor:
It affords me genuine pleasure to extend to you my hearty approval of the course that you, The Courts and the Board of Pardons have persued in the Hillstrom case. Your fearless stand and firm refusal to yield to any and all influence brought to bear to defeat justice in this case of foul play and double murder is most highly commendable.

I am also pleased to note that you purpose to use every means necessary to protect life and property in this State. I certainly approve of this course and believe that every citizen who is for right and justice will support you in this very important matter.

Wishing you success and assuring you of my personal support in any way that I can lend assistance, I am

Very truly yours,
EPE. E.P.Ellison