Masajiro Minamide to The Custodian, 05 March 1945
Copy for Mr. Shears.
Kaslo, B. C.
March 5, 1945.
The Custodian,
506 Royal Bank Building,
Vancouver, B. C.
Dear Sir:
You have informed me that my property known as
Cowichan District - South ½ of North West ¼ of Section 6, Mayne Island
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 property above described. Because, however,
I am in destitute circumstances, and because the government has discontinued the advance
of maintenance to me, I have to request from you the proceeds of the sale of the property
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.
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Masajiro Minamide to The Custodian, 05 March 1945
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