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E.W. TATLOCK

Long Beach California, November Twentyfirst. 1915.

Hon. William Spry. Governor of Utah. Salt Lake Utah.

Dear Governor:--

I cannot let some of the things which happened here yesterday pass without telling a little about them.

It was the occasion of the celebration of the dedication of the "Gettysburg Battle Filed" by Lincoln in 1863, and the dedication of a tablet to the G.A.R. of this place.

The hall at which the exercises were held, was densely packed by veterans, and the allied organizations and their friends, with a number of ex-Confederate soldiers. I had exacted a promise from the Chairman of the meeting, that if I attened, I was not to be called upon for any remarks. In violation of this promise, I was the very first one called for, and it came in such a manner, and with such vociferous repetition, that I could not refuse without giving direct insult. I was called upon to tell something of the presentations of the "Lincoln Tablets" in Salt Lake and in Utah.

Of course, it gave me a fine chance to tell them of the exercises at the Lincoln School in Salt Lake, on the 100th, anniversary of our martyr President. You were on the program, so was Judge Zane, and Judge Henderson and Mrs, Ella Ramsey Morris. The program was made up by Miss, Reilly the most excellent Principal of the School.

When I told them of the part you took, and the many patriotic words you uttered, then, and how you stood for patriotism, the enforcement of the laws of the State and Nation, the extermination of anarchy from the State of Utah, and how with just pride I told them of how you had stood, with other members of the Pardon Board against outside and unwarranted interference with the administration of the laws of the State, you have sledom heard such a storm of applause from an audience. It was spontaneous and nearly took me off my feet.

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It showed how dear to the heart of the old soldier, and to allied organizations is the just and fearless administration and execution of the laws, and how loyal they are to you, and to all others who are making an earnest effort to suppress anarchy, whether it be espoused and advocated by men or women.

And when I read the Resolutions passed by an unanimous vote of the Princilas of the Schools for Salt Lake, City, headed by that noble and patriotic gentleman, Professor Eaton, I knew that Miss, Reilly was there, and voted in the affirmative, and that she but cast the vote of each and every pupil in that school. So with all the other schools in the State of Utah. I believe, Governor, that the efforts we made, and the work which we did, and which you are still doing, will bear good fruit, and that they have borne good fruit in the past.

At the conclusion of the program, I was taken by the hand, and told many times, that the Governor of the State is made of the right 'kind of stuff'. It made me proud, and I was glad to know that so many here appreciated your good work, while they fear that some of those criminals led on by shyster, snakes in the grass, will make good their threats, they are ready to stand by you, and the Pardon Board, and the principles you hold so dear, and sacred.

With the hope that many years may be spared to you, and to your co-workers for the right, and that your just efforts may be effectual in ridding the country of some of those who now are nothing but a menace, and with highest regards; I am;

Yours truly,

E.W. Tatlock

Janaury 5, 1916.

Col. E.W. Tatlock, Long Beach, Californis.

My dear Colonel:-

This letter is in acknowledgement of your communication of November 21st. conveying an expression of your approval of my action in the Hillstrom case. I appreciate the cordial expressions you convey and beg to thank you for the part which you took in commending the action of the officials of this state before the assembly at the dedication of the G.A.R. tablet at Long Beach on November 20th. It is a source of great satisfaction to me to learn that the self-respecting and law-abiding element of the United States endorses the stand taken by the officials of Utah in maintaining law and order.

With the compliments of the season, I am

Cordially yours,

Governor

Granite Stake Hotel Utah Building

Salt Lake City, Utah Novemebr 24th 1915.

Governor William Spry, City.

Dear Governor:-

Please accept my congratulations and good wishes for the dignified and splendid course you have pursued in the Hillstrom matter.

I am satisfied that your action meets the approval of all good citizens of our State and land.

I sympathize with you and your family in the inconvenience you have been put to, but trust that this apparent tempest will soon be over.

Assuring you of my support and good wishes and paying the Lord will bless and protect you and your loved ones, I remain,

Your brother, Frank Y. Taylor

Dec. 14, 1915.

Mr. Frank Y. Taylor, Hotel Utah Building, Salt Lake City, Utah.

My dear President Taylor:

I appreciate your cordial letter of Nov. 24th, conveying an expression of your approval of my action in the Hillstrom case and your assurances that the handling of the case meets with the approval of the good citizens of this state, Your letter has been a source of much satisfaction and I have taken pleasure in showing it to the members of the Board of Pardons.

With kind personal regards and best wishes, I am

Cordially yours, Governor.