Shigeki Nishioka to Dept. of the Sec. of State, Office of the Custodian, 23 May 1944

Shigeki Nishioka to Dept. of the Sec. of State, Office of the Custodian, 23 May 1944

File No. 3967
330 Assiniboine Avenue, Winnipeg, Man. May 23, 1944.
Dept. of the Sec. of State,
506 Royal Bank Bldg., Vancouver, B. C. Dear Sirs:
I am enclosing herewith a letter received notifying me that my property at 292 Peace Arch Highway has been sold and that I had been advised previously on the matter. But I had received no word on this matter until this date.
I have leased my property to Sam Kivisto for ten years to continue production of important industry. I have moved my family at my own expense and have been self-supporting ever since. I have no debts against my property so there is no reason why this property should be sold.
The buildings were assessed by Surrey Building Inspector at $4500.00 in 1942. There is $3000.00 worth of new incubators besides the furniture.
The insurance on our house is $1000.00 and the poultry houses $5000.00.
Yours truly,
"Shigeki Nishioka" (per E.N.)

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Shigeki Nishioka to Dept. of the Sec. of State, Office of the Custodian, 23 May 1944

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