C Benedict

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In this letter, dated January 24, 1942, from C. Benedict and addressed "to whom it may concern," Benedict certifies that he has been employed by the City and County Hospital of San Francisco for the last fourteen years as a chef.

Benedict writes that his superior officers at the hospital have been "instrumental" in bringing his brother-in-law Richard Auras to the United States (US) through their efforts, including writing recommendations for Auras to the Immigration Department, and explains that Auras has been living in his home during this time, belongs to no subversive or anti-American organizations and that Auras's loyalty to the US is unquestionable. Benedict urges that Auras be released from Fort Lincoln and allowed to "finish his course of Chiropractic and there after become a useful Citizen of the U.S.A."

Auras was arrested on December 8, 1941 by the US government under the Alien Enemy Act of 1798 and interned at Fort Lincoln, south of Bismarck, ND.

See also:

Petition and Affidavit By Curt Benedict for Release of Richard Auras from Internment, August 1946

Letter from Richard Auras to William Langer Regarding Internment Status Decision, January 27, 1946

Date of Work

1-24-1942

Keywords

internment, Ellis Island, German, Germany, Fort Lincoln, Richard Auras, World War II, WWII

Organizations Referenced

City and County of San Francisco Department of Health, City and County Hospital of San Francisco, US Immigration Department

People Referenced

C. Benedict, Geiger, Richard Auras, Wilbor

Letter from C. Benedict

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