File 1.8: Immigration; Karnail Singh Saroya 1948-9

Letter from Mayo Singh to Dr. D. P. Pandia informing receipt of letter from H. S. Malik, High Commissioner for India in Canada, which confirms the Minister of Immigration's decision to allow Karnail to remain in Canada permanently. He thanks Dr. Pandia for his efforts in securing Karnail's residency. more

Unsent letter from Mayo Singh to W. C. Moresby informing his bill was paid and that Mayo is sending the bill back to Mr. Moresby. The letter is crossed out in ink and handwritten on it reads "This letter not mailed" and was signed by Mayo. more

Letter from Mayo Singh to Mr. Blaney at Capital Travel Service sending back a bill from Moresby, Farr, Byers & Moresby, stating Karnail Singh will see them after the winter season.

Letter from Mayo Singh to H. S. Malik agreeing to support the High Commissioner in performing duties in connection with a meeting in Vancouver on the first anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's death. more

Letter from Moresby, Byers & Moresby to Mayo Singh acknowledging receipt of his cheque for $500.00 in full settlement of Karnail's account. more

Letter from Mayo Singh to J. A. Byers indicating he may visit Victoria soon.

Letter from Dharam Singh to Moresby, Byers & Moresby submitting a cheque of $500 in full settlement for Karnail's case. more

Letter from Mayo Singh to Dr. D. P. Pandia confirming receipt of two wires sent by the latter. He states that the letter expected from the second wire has not arrived and he is anxious to know the outcome of their efforts to keep Karnail in Canada. Also includes telegrams and other correspondence.

Letter from Summit Logging & Lumber Company Co. Ltd. to Canadian Immigration regarding Mayo Singh's purchase of the mill and change of company name to Summit Logging & Lumber Company Limited in 1946. It also notes Jogindar Kaur's experience and position at Mayo Lumber Co. (1943) Ltd. and at Summit Logging & Lumber Co. Ltd. as well as her Canadian citizenship, hoping this… more

Letter from Summit Logging & Lumber Company Co. Ltd. to Canadian Immigration regarding Mayo Singh's purchase of the mill and change of company name to Summit Logging & Lumber Company Limited in 1946. It also notes Jogindar Kaur's experience and position at Mayo Lumber Co. (1943) Ltd. and at Summit Logging & Lumber Co. Ltd. as well as her Canadian citizenship, hoping this… more

Letter from Dharam Singh to Canadian Immigration confirming Jogindar Kaur's position and responsibilities at Mayo Lumber Co. (1943) Ltd. more

Letter from Dharam Singh to Canadian Immigration confirming Jogindar Kaur's position and responsibilities at Mayo Lumber Co. (1943) Ltd. more

Letter from G. A. Scott, Summit Logging & Lumber Company Limited to C. E. Blaney, Jr. Capital Travel Service describing the enclosure of letters from Mayo Lumber Co. Ltd. and Summit Logging & Lumber Co. Ltd., and two bank passbooks. Includes five letters of support related to Karnail's application. more

Letter from J. Dorman to Karnail Singh informing him that the option for his wife to apply for his entry to Canada is not a valid option due to the fact he entered Canada as a student and is now married. J. Dorman instructs Karnail to immediately apply in person at their office in Victoria.

Letter from C. E. Blaney, Jr. to Mayo Singh informing Mayo that he will help complete the forms Mayo's daughter (Karnail's wife) was sent by Mr. Dorman. more