John Paterson to J. A. Motherwell, 18 January 1942

Pioneer Mine. B.C. January 18th 1942

To The Dept. of Fisheries

Victoria -

Gentlemen-

When, the matter of, putting the seized “Japanese Fishing Fleet” to work, is finally settled, will you please let me know; so that two of us, who are ambitious to go fishing, might secure one, or two of these boats.

We are familiar with the Pacific coast, and boats. We also consider that “Gold Mining”, is “non-essential”, in winning the “war”; we intend to devote our services, in the near future, to more pressing, or essential necessities, of our country. We are both Ex-service men.

Your help, will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Yours truly,

John Paterson

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Title

John Paterson to J. A. Motherwell, 18 January 1942

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Transcriber: Lindsey Jacobson

Encoder: Gord Lyall

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Source: British Columbia Archives, Government Records Collection, F0 GR0435 BOX 087 FILE 834

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