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The mothers of Central Utah view location center
Topaz, Utah,
March 11, 1944
The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States of America
White House,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
We, the mothers, realizing that you are extremely occupied with the excessive work involved in the present National Emergency, wish to humbly call upon your high office for your sympathetic consideration and assistance on the matter which deeply concerns us as the mothers of American citizens.
Relative to the reinstitution of Selective Service Procedures for the citizens of Japanese descent, the additional problems have affected us in regards to the future welfare of our children.
We are presenting the enclosed statement of our heartfelt plea, which expressed our feeling as Mothers with high hopes of your understanding.
We will appreciate your sincere consideration of our humble voice.
Very respectfully yours,
Members of committee:
(Mrs.) Wakako Adachi
(Mrs.) Shige Aoyagi
(Mrs.) Toku Asai
(Mrs.) Kimiyo Sasaki
(Dr.) Yoshiko Shimada
(Mrs.) Mitsu Suyemoto