Shigeo Sugiura to The Custodian, 14 July 1947 Encoder Josie Gray

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 Shigeo Sugiura
4 Winnifred Avenue Toronto, Ont. Ontario
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Re: Shigeo Sugiura, Reg. No. 03034, File XI.172 & Cheque Refused

 S. Sugiura
4 Winnifred Avenue Toronto, Ont. Ontario
July 14th, 1947 The Custodian Dear Sirs:

I have received your letter and also enclosed cheque.

In regard to your disposition for my articles you mentioned, I regret to inform you that it is quite unsatisfactory and unacceptable to me since the selling amounts of each articles are low and also I have founfdthere are many missing articles besides those you mentioned, such as the fishing gears, the carpenter tools and other personal belongings.

For this reason, I am compelled to send back the cheque to you.

Will you please understand my situation and receive and enclosed cheque. Also I will be much obliged if you will acknowledge the fact that I am expecting and looking forward to the further investigation by the newly organized committee to refund reasonably my loss on the evacuation from the coast.

Yours truly, S. Sugiura Note: This man declared ownership of the following: 2 Trunks at Vernon, B.C. ( These did not come under control of Custodian) 3 Salmon Nets at Knight Inlet Cannery - 2 were taken by A.B.C. Packing Co. Company Ltd. in full settlement of claim of $140.00 There is no record of the third net. 2 Salmon Nets with Yosaburo Inouye, Nanaimo - Nets found at residence of Yosaburo Inouye not identified, said to be valueless. 1 Boat - Sold through the Japanese Fishing Vessels Disposal Committee on Sales Papers signed by Custodian. "Forced Sale" Besides the above goods Sugiura from internment camp reported ownership of a radio. This was sold and the funds are in his account.