File 1.8: Immigration; Karnail Singh Saroya 1948-9

Letter from D. P. Pandia to Mayo Singh as indicated in Telegram from November 24, 1948 commending Mayo for prompt attention to Karnail's case and congratulating him on the combined successful efforts to keep Karnail in Canada permanently. more

Letter from a representative from Moresby, Farr, Byers & Moresby law firm to Mayo Singh enclosing their account of their services in connection with Karnail's case. 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 H. S. Malik to Mayo Singh to inform him that the Honourable Minister MacKinnon has approved Karnail Singh's entry to Canada. He expresses delight in the success of the case. more

Letter from H. S. Malik to Mayo Singh asking Mayo's opinion on the question posed in the enclosed letter to the President of the Khalsa Diwan Society in Vancouver regarding the celebration of Mahatma Gandhi on the first anniversary of his death. more

Letter from J. A. Byers to Mayo Singh informing he will be in Duncan soon and would like to deliver the personal letters received from the Minister and High Commissioner for India in case Karnail had not yet received anything official regarding his appeal. Also includes a telegram from Mayo Singh to J. A. Byers.

Letter from a representative from Moresby, Farr, Byers & Moresby law firm to Mayo Singh detailing their involvement in securing Karnail's entry to Canada after his appeal had been dismissed. They share that they have no yet received anything official from the Minster, but because the High Commissioner for India and Mr. Byers are long time personal friend, this decision was made available… 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 D. P. Pandia to Mayo Singh detailing the contacts and calls made on behalf of Karnail Singh to grant him entry to Canada. He expresses his regrets that they had experienced these issues and wishes them all the success.

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 J. A. Byers to Mayo Singh looking to confirm Karnail and Dharam's admission to W. C. Moresby of Karnail and Mayo not being on good terms. He also states that it was assured to the Minister that Karnail would be in Mayo's employ and if this isn't so that they would have to inform the Minister. more

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

Letter from a representative of W. C. Moresby to Mayo Singh enclosing a copy of a letter from the Commissioner of the Immigration Branch, Department of Mines and Resources confirming the instructions sent to the District Superintendent in Vancouver to adjust Karnail's status for permanent residence. more

Letter from J. A. Byers to Karnail Singh including a copy of his account and fees due for services rendered over his immigration case. He notes he had already forwarded the account to Mayo Singh, but as Mayo had stated he had nothing to do with the matter, Mr. Byers is sending it to Karnail requesting his attention to the matter.