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Max Mason. Application No. 5702. Letter from the State Board of Pardons to L. S. Nelson, December 20, 1922.

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Max Mason. Application No. 5702. Letter from the State Board of Pardons to L. S. Nelson, December 20, 1922.

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Same to Mason M. Forbes

December 20th, 1922.


Pardon File #5702


Hon. L. S. Nelson,
District Judge,
Duluth, Minnesota.

Dear Sir:

MAX MASON, who was convicted July 30th, 1921, in Saint Louis County of Rape, and sentenced by you to the Prison for 7 – 30 years, has made application to the Board of Pardons for clemency.

The members of the Board would appreciate very much any information you can give them about this case, together with such recommendations as you may wish to make.

Very truly yours,



Secretary,
BOARD OF PARDONS

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