In re Penn

The respondent was admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor at law in the State of New York in November, 1919, and has practiced as such since his admission. On September 14, 1920, on behalf of a client he wrote a letter *765to a lady demanding, on behalf of his client, the return of a diamond engagement ring and other valuables, with a statement that the recipient of the. letter was liable for criminal prosecution, but that if she returned the property no further proceedings would be taken. The respondent admits the sending of the letter, admits that it was an improper letter and that…