Gilbert Henry Stephenson. Application No. 5151. Letter from A. Lofgren to J. A. O. Preus, March 21, 1921.

Type of event: Incarcerations

Location: Minnesota; United States

Addressee: J. A. O. Preus

Addressor: A. Lofgren

Document date:

Document type: Correspondence

Documents: Gilbert Henry Stephenson. Application No. 5151. Letter from A. Lofgren to J. A. O. Preus, March 21, 1921.

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Minnesota. Board of Pardons.
Gilbert Henry Stephenson: Application No. 5151.
Pardon Application. File no. 5151, 1921
Correspondence
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