Suyekichi Fujikawa to Mr. Shears, 04 July 1944

Suyekichi Fujikawa to Mr. Shears, 04 July 1944

File No. 5989
Tashme, B. C. July 4, 1944.
Mr. Shears, 506 Royal Bank Building, Vancouver, B. C. Dear Sir:
In reply to your letter of Nov. 1st, it is my wish to lodge a definite complaint in your methods of doing business. As stated in my previous letter, the tenants were perfectly satisfied with said acreage and it was on this understanding that the agreement was signed.
I deem it an injustice that you have allowed the above claim. I realize the pitiful position I am in; in fact all Japanese. Nevertheless, I think it is your duty to protect me to the limit as Custodian of Japanese property. From my understanding of Custody or Custodian, it is to protect or benefit. To what extent have you protected me? You have not executed your responsibility to me. In fact, your policy is to favor other parties.
You have the power to decide whatever you think best but I think the proper procedure was to have my agreement before allowing the above claim; to consult my wishes before proceeding with the sale of land.
I wish to draw your attention to your assessed value of said property. I think you could have come to a fair value if you even considered the 1943 crop value from 5 acres, not including the virgin timber on said land. If you had the least sense of justice and fair play, you would have had the decency to consult me with regards the value of the land.
According to your statement, you failed to credit me with the P.C.U. shares which I hold. I have 2-1937 shares, 2-1938 shares and 3-1939 shares; valued at $10.00 per share. Why were they not credited to me? As they are now redeemable, will you be kind enough to send me the full value of the shares.
Much water has passed under the bridge. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter and reply in effect that the sale of land and acreage shortage claim was allowed against my will and wishes.
Yours truly, Reg. No. 13326

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