Gilbert Henry Stephenson. Application No. 5151. Letter from A. Lofgren to J. A. O. Preus, March 21, 1921.
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MELROSE 7669
LION DRUG STORE
----A. LOFGREN,
PROP.----
2031 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
DULUTH, MINN., Mch 21 192 1_
Gov JAO Preus
St. Paul Minn.
Dear Sir:
Among those convicted for taking part in
the rioting which resulted in hanging three negroes in this city last June was
Gilbert H. Stephenson, who is now serving time.
It seems there is a good
chance that said Stephenson is not the guilty party. Reliable witnesses among
them Police Sergeant Rickett are of the opinion it is a case of mistaken
identity.
I hople your excellency will bring this matter before the
pardoning board as speedily as possible, to the end that if an injustice has
been done
MELROSE 7669
LION DRUG STORE
----A. LOFGREN,
PROP.----
2031 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
DULUTH, MINN., 192 __
it may be righted without unnecessary delay.
Sincerely
yours,
A. Lofgren