B. Baldwinson to J. A. Motherwell, 03 March 1942

Thicket Portage Man, Mar. 3, 1942

Department of Fisheries,

Victoria, B.C.

Dear Sirs,

I am considering moving to your province to fish at the coast, but should like to be better informed about conditions there before I take the step.

I understand that you are looking for fishermen to replace the Japanese who have been removed, and that quantities of fishing equipment are available at reasonable cost. I should like to know on what terms these are to be had- whether for sale or lease, and the approximate cost of the variously sized boats and equipment for same; also any other details that you think would be of interest, such as wage etc.

I know other fishermen who might be interested in moving if prospects were fairly good.

I might add that I have over 20 years experience, having fished various lakes in Sask & Manitoba.

Yours truly,

B. Baldwinson

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B. Baldwinson to J. A. Motherwell, 03 March 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 163 FILE 003

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