George Peters to Mr. Kojiro Shoji, 28 February 1945
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February 28th, 1945.
Mr. Kojiro Shoji,
#03196,
Minto City, B.C.
Dear Sir:
Re:- Catalogue No. 279,
245 Union Street,
Lots 18, 19 & 20/20/196
We are in receipt of your letter of February 21st. This has been carefully read and we can appreciate that the disposal of your properties
is a matter of great personal concern to you. However the sale of all Japanese owned
properties is being carried out as part of the policy of liquidation outlined by the
Canadian Government on the basis of independently appraised values and we can only
advise that we are unable to consider any alternative.
While we regret that you are not in accord with the Custodian's action, completion
of this sale is being made, irrespective of production of the Certificate of Title.
The Custodian however finds its production helpful in making distribution of the proceeds
of the sale to the rightful persons.
If you now feel that you care to cooperate in this matter, we would be glad to receive
the Certificate of Title as previously requested. In any event your letter is being
placed on our files so that your comments in regard to the sale will remain on record.
GP/DD.
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