Harry Butcher to G. S. Pearson, 07 March 1942

Pt. Burwell, Ont. 3/7/42

Minister of Labour,

VICTORIA, B.C.

Dear Sir:

Having read of the seizure of the Jap fishing fleet and the need of white fishermen, wondered if you could give me any information regarding the fishing.

I am English descent, Canadian born, and have fished for twenty years on the Great Lakes, but would like to come to the Pacific Coast to make my home. So any information you can give me on who to or where to write on any thing concerning working conditions, wages, or turn this letter to somebody who would be interested, will be appreciated by me.

I am, Yours

Mr. Harry Butcher,

Pt.Burwell, Ont.

c/o Lake Side Hotel

P.S. There are half a dozen more who are interested.

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Harry Butcher to G. S. Pearson, 07 March 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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