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January 18, 1915.

Mrs. Irene Dickson Schulder,
Capitol Hill,
Salt Lake City, Utah.

My dear Mrs. Schulder:-

I have been so busily occupied with various matters which
have demanded my time and attention that it has been impossible,
before now, to take care of the mail which was received in connection
with the Hillstrom case. I trust, therefore, that you will pardon my
delay in acknowleding the receipt of your cordial letter of
November 18th, conveying an expression of your approval of my
action in connection with this matter.

In handling this case, I tried to do only what I regarded
as my plain and simple duty. I held my mind open at all times for
the reception of any information that would tend to throw light upon
the subject but all the letters I received on behalf of the criminal
were without facts that would warrant clemency. Out of some
thirty thousand letters which were received in this office, most of
them were threatening in character and many of them were vile and
vicious. After withstanding a bombardment of this kind, it is a
source of satisfaction to hear from those who like yourself, are
known to stand for the enforcement of law and order. I appreciated
your letter very much and wish to assure you that your expression of
approval of my action affords me much satisfaction.

Again thanking you and with the compliments of the season
I am Cordially yours
Governor.