Gilbert Henry Stephenson. Case No. 6598. Letter from A. E. McManus to Frank A. Whittier, June 22, 1921.

Type of event: Incarcerations

Location: Stillwater; Washington County; Minnesota; United States

Addressee: Frank A. Whittier

Addressor: A. E. McManus

Citation:

Minnesota State Prison (Stillwater, Minn.) [Stillwater State Prison].
Gilbert Henry Stephenson: Case No. 6598.
Case Files.
Letter from A. E. McManus to Frank A. Whittier, June 22, 1921.

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LAW OFFICE
A. E. McMANUS
TORREY BUILDING
DULUTH


June 22, 1921.

Mr. Frank A. Whittier,
Parole Agent,
Stillwater, Minnesota.

My dear Sir:
I defended Henry Stevenson (sic) who was sent down from here as one of the rioters who participated in the lynching of the negroes last June. Stevenson (sic) is going to want to apply for a parole as soon as his case is available, and I would be very much obliged to you if you would advise me as to what the rules are, and also the procedure necessary to be followed to get him out.
It seems too bad for two reasons, that he should be in there. First, I always have believed and still believe him innocent; second, if he were guilty, it looks a little hard that he, out of ten or fifteen thousand should be selected to be punished; but I did not start this letter to go into the merits of the case with you. I would, therfor (sic), be very much obliged if you would send me such information as you believe would assist me.
I am, sir,
Very truly yours,
A. E. McManus

A. E. McManus
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