W E Anderson to Mr. Masahiro Sakamoto, 30 December 1946

COPY FOR Mr. Shears' COMPLAINT FILE.

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30th December, 1946

Mr. Masahiro Sakamoto

Reg. No. 14201

Taber, Alberta Dear Sir:

We wish to acknowledge your letter of the 16th December, and have carefully noted your remarks.

The sale of Japanese properties was carried out by this office on instruction from the Canadian Government at Ottawa on the basis of appraised valuations. While we realize that this is a matter of personal concern to you, we are unable to consider any alternative in the matter.

Your letter however will be placed on your file where it will be available at any time necessary, setting out your disapproval of the transaction.

Yours truly,

W E Anderson

Office of the Custodian

WEA:HA

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W E Anderson to Mr. Masahiro Sakamoto, 30 December 1946

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property Fonds, C-1 Office Files

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