Saichi Shinmoto to The Custodian, 31 August 1944

Saichi Shinmoto to The Custodian, 31 August 1944

Kaslo, B. C. August 31st, 1944.
File No. 2298
506 Royal Bank Building, Vancouver, B. C. Dear Sir:
Your File J.L. No. 488
You have informed me that my property known as Lot 2, Block "A", SE¼, Sec. 31, Tp. 2, Map 4487 , has been sold. As you are aware, I have never consented to the sale nor ratified it but have at all times and do now object to the sale of my said property. Because, however, I am in destitute circumstances I have to request from you, the proceeds of the sale of the property $20.00 per month in order to maintain myself and my family but in doing so I wish it made clear that it is only being accepted under protest and without prejudice to any rights which I have or may have arising our of what I consider the wrongful sale and disposition of my property.
Yours truly,

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Saichi Shinmoto to The Custodian, 31 August 1944

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