Mrs Y Motomura to B.C. Whitty, 23 January 1947

Mrs Y Motomura to B.C. Whitty, 23 January 1947

Complaint File Letter sent to this office by Department of Labour, Japanese Division
January 23, 1947 Pigeon Timber Co, Camp 72, Neys, Ontario
Mr. B.C. Whitty Neys Hostel Neys, Ont.
Dear Sir:
At the time of evacuation we have entrusted to the care of Custodian some of the goods which we were not able to take it along with me.
One of them is a Japanese musical instrument which cost me Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Other things; books, festival dolls, records, etc. cost me hundreds of dollars.
I was planning to get these goods shipped over to me. I have never dreamed or ever requested to have my goods disposed of. Also the Custodian have no authority to sell my goods without my permission.
I call these outrageous. Look what you have sent me. Sold goods which I have entrusted in good faith, and at a ridiculous price of $6.46.
Do you think I can accept a check of this nature with satisfaction? If I cannot get my original goods in good order I would like the Custodian or the Government to have them restituted.
Please return this check with my letters to the Custodian.
Very truly yours, Per Y Motomura
File No. 11919 Reg. No. 04833

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Mrs Y Motomura to B.C. Whitty, 23 January 1947

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