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Charlottetown, P.E.I.,

June 4th,.1942.

Mr. IvanT _inkletter, Sec'y, ETortham & Arlington Rural iel 30., Northam, P.E.I.

Dear Sir,»

The Department of National Defence, as you probably know, has designated Prince Edward Island as a danger area. In this connection it is a very important d duty of all Telephone Companies to see that their lines ares, kept in good repair, as should an emergency arise the tele—i; phone will play a very important part in the defence of the}” Province. ?9

Most of the connecting companies? linesg‘ are in a very serious state of disrepair, and will require ’ considerable work done, while others will simply need a , check—up of telephone sets and wires. However, it is most “ important that all lines be put in good shape with the lead? possible delay so that messages can be received and passed ,1! quickly over every telephone should necessity arise. '

I would appreciate it if you wuld take i this matter up immediately with the Ufficers of your CompanW4. so that steps will be taken to put your line in good workiMy" order, and I would also like to be advised as to what actiw”" you are taking in this regard, as I expect the Defence DepW ment will be asking for a report on the condition of all “ communications in this Province in the very near future.

This is a most important matter, and I trust no_time will be lost in dealing with it.

Yours truly,

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