F G Shears to Mr. T Maruno President, 29 June 1943

F G Shears to Mr. T Maruno President, 29 June 1943

29th June, 1943.
Mr. T Maruno President,
South Fraser Farmers' Union,
Box 302, Raymond, Alta. Dear Sir:
Your letter of the 13th instant has only just been received by our office.
We note that the residents of the South Fraser Farmers' Union now residing in Southern Alberta petition against the disposal of Japanese properties in British Columbia.
As you are doubtless aware, a policy of liquidation has been decided upon by Ottawa and the local Vancouver office has received instructions to carry this policy out and it will be our endeavour to do so in an orderly manner.
A deal has already been consumated in regard to farm properties in the Fraser Valley and in regard to other properties they will be advertised for sale and tenders will only be accepted if considered satisfactory.
We note that your letter is also addressed to Ottawa which, in connection with this particular matter, is the correct place for your petition to be forwarded.
Yours truly, Acting Director.

Metadata

Title

F G Shears to Mr. T Maruno President, 29 June 1943

Credits

Encoder: Ariel Merriam
Publication Information: See Terms of Use for publication and licensing information.

Terminology

Readers of these historical materials will encounter derogatory references to Japanese Canadians and euphemisms used to obscure the intent and impacts of the internment and dispossession. While these are important realities of the history, the Landscapes of Injustice Research Collective urges users to carefully consider their own terminological choices in writing and speaking about this topic today as we confront past injustice. See our statement on terminology, and related sources here.