J: Oct-Nov. 16, 1915; n.d.

Garfield NJ Nov 9, 1915

Robt R [Barrer?] [Ex?] Atty gen state Utah

Dear Sir: - I learn people and [honnor?] Governor Salt Lake City kill Joe Hillstrom became hers [?] [Swede?] get not friends for other mans' crime. We Swedes remember this [injustice?]. Call this free country, do you? Shall not forget Olaf Jansen

Passaic N.J Nov. 9. 1915

Gov Wm Spry Salt Lake City Utah.

Dear Sir; I learn the mormons going shoot Joe Hillstrom on Nov 19th. Swedish people know the raw deal he get from you people and don't forget will remember this rank injustice. shooting innocent men because he is a poor Swede and can't get square deal of you. Olaf Jansen.

Potlatch Idaho 11-11-15.

Högt Ärade Guvernör Jag vill härmed på det alldra venlig[aste] anhålla att ni tillåter Joe Hillstrom få ny rättegång till stånd och ge honom tillfälle att bevisa sin oskuld. Jag beder eder i Jesu namn haf förbarmande öfver honom.

Med största högaktning

John L. Johnson

Box 504 Potlatch Idaho

Minneapolis Minn. Nov 13- 1915

Governor Spry Salt Lake City Utah

Sir I did not intend to petition you for the life of Joseph Hillstrom but after reading his trile I was convinced that if he was exicuted without I sending a protest that I would feel guilty of his blood. So therefore however late, I have filled my protest.

Think well Mr. Governor he is exictured otherwise his blood might be upon your head.

Respectfully

[?] Johnson

Rockford Ill. Nov. 14. 1915

Governor Spry!

Don't let Hillstrom be shot.

Carl Johnson 501 7th St Rockford Ill. U.S.A.