Thos. C. Dunn to J. A. Motherwell, 03 January 1942

Fruitvale, B.C. Jan 3rd / 1942

Dept. of Fisheries:

Dear Sirs:

In regards to the recent events in the Pacific, I would like to have some more information concerning these Japanese schooners and fishing boats; that our government has taking over for the duration of this war.

I operated a schooner on Great Slave Lake from 1926 to 1933 and have done a great deal of deep lake fishing, but at present I have very little capital, but should your dept consider loaning these Japanese equipment to Canadians; or put in under Government control and need experienced men to operate I trust you give me some consideration.

I trust that you will oblige me with the above information as soon as possible.

I am Yours sincerely

Thos. C. Dunn

“I have army exemption.”

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Thos. C. Dunn to J. A. Motherwell, 03 January 1942

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Transcriber: Lindsey Jacobson

Encoder: Gord Lyall

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Fonds, RG23 VOLUME 2292 FILE GC2

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