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Carl John Alfred Hammerberg. Case No. 5148. Application for Parole, May 1, 1922.

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Carl John Alfred Hammerberg. Case No. 5148.  Application for Parole, May 1, 1922.

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No. 5148 Name Carl J. Hammerberg St. Cloud May 1st 192 2

TO TH STATE BOARD OF PAROLE

Please consider my application for a parole

Reasons I feel a better man now than when I cam in. I know it was rong [sic] to go up there, but I didn’t when it happened. My mother is a widow and neads [sic] my help. I’ll not get in any more trouble.
Crime riot Date received Jan 12, 1921
I pleaded not guilty Date of birth Feb 9 1902
I am not guilty Single or married
Number of reports one Occupation Labor
Former habits not bad Actions taken
Nationality Swede Miscellaneous

Report of School Secretary Good – 4th Grade

Physician’s Report Health good mind dull

Officer in Charge Reports: In my charge 18 months
Conduct Good Disposition Good General bearing very good
Attitude toward work Good Any change yes
Miscellaneous

Officer Robbins


Principal Keepers Report

Superintendent’s notation

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