Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property to Mr. Yojiro Takimoto, 17 November 1944
Extract referring to sale from letter on file dated November 17, 1944.
Re:
Lots 2, 3 of Lot 16, Blk. 2, Lot 245, G.1, Map 3785
.
"Your letter of October 20th regarding liquidation of your real property at
Haney has been received, and while the Custodian can appreciate that the disposal of your
property is a matter of great personal concern to you, we must point out that the
sale of all Japanese owned properties is being carried out as a part of a policy
of liquidation outlined by the Canadian Government on the basis of independent appraised values, and this office is not in a position
to consider any alternative.
For your information we have to advise you that the Custodian has accepted an offer
of $6500.00 for Lot 1 only on which the dwelling at Haney is situated, of which $4000.00 is being received as a down payment, the balance being payable at 5% within two years.
The adjoining property, namely, Lots 2 & 3, are being sold for $1600.00 cash. When sale is completed the net proceeeds will be credited to your account and
available for your use in the usual manner."
AS
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Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property
to Mr. Yojiro Takimoto, 17 November 1944
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