C Kobara to Dept. Department of the Secretary of State,Office of the Custodian, 1947
File 8272
c/o
H. Sigalet & Co.
Lumby, B.C.
Copy for Mr. Shears' Complaint File
Dept. of the Secretary of State,
Vancouver, B.C.
Dear Sirs:
Re: File number 8272,
Jan. 6th, 1947 (Registered)
Regarding the above letter which contained cheque and statement, I cannot accept
the above and am herewith returning the cheque. The reason why I cannot accept is
as follows:
My property was handed over to the Custodian on the understanding that it would be
taken care of and returned to me at the end of the hostilities. I laboured and cleared
six acres in ten years to see the fruits of my work. The property was sold against
my will and without it I see no security or future ahead. It was my only means of
livelihood and I cannot bear to see it go at such ridiculous amount.
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C Kobara to
Dept.
Department
of the Secretary of State,Office of the Custodian, 1947
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