Gilbert Henry Stephenson. Application No. 5151. Letter from Max Bloom to Board of Pardons, April 7, 1921.

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Established 1892

BLOOM & COMPANY
Dealers in
Furniture, Stoves and Rugs
Melrose 1792
23-25-27 West First Street
DULUTH, MINN.

April 7, 1921.

To the Honorable Board of Pardons,
St. Paul, Minnesota.

Gentlemen:
Gilbert Henry Stephenson, in whose behalf I understand an application for a pardon is being made, worked for our firm for about six months during 1920.
During his employment with us we always found Stephenson faithful, honest, industrious and steady. At no time did Stephenson do anything while in our employ which in any way would indicate that he possessed vicious tendencies.
In recommending to your honorable body that a pardon be granted to Gilbert Henry Stephenson, we do not feel the slightest hesitation in stating that when restored to his civil rights, he will prove a worthy and upright citizen.
The affair which resulted in Stephenson’s conviction was a very unfortunate one and ought largely to be blamed to other sources than to any fault of Stephenson. In view of the fact that the law has been vindicated, it is respectfully suggested that the best interests of society can no longer be served by continuing to withhold from Stephenson his liberty. Respectfully submitted.

BLOOM & COMPANY.

LJ By
Max Bloom