Wong Kong Ying et al
As part of the Chinese Historical Wrongs Legacy Initiative, we’ve digitized a small selection of inquests and inquiries from 1872 to 1934, found in series GR-0431. These were chosen to reflect the experiences of early Chinese immigrants to B.C. – their living and working conditions, and their unfortunate accidental or unusual deaths. They range from a woman working in a brothel in Barkerville who died of natural causes to three sawmill workers who died from malnutrition. Learn more.
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October 20th, 1933.
Messrs. King Fong Camp Party.
Gentlemen:
Your letter enclosing telegraphic codes and order was received, and its contents noted. According to what the Company manager told us, he will pay is next week. However we will inform you again what amount he sends us. Up to the present we have not received any payment yet.
We are now shipping to you rice and merchandise packed in 10 parcels, and trust these will reach you in time for use.
Hoping you all are well.
Your truly,
(signed) Hop Sang Co.
This is my translation.
George [?]
BC Archives GR-0431/Box 13 File 6/BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL./Inquisitions/inquests conducted by coroners in British Columbia.