Letter from Charles Cook of Bronx, New York, to President Gerald R. Ford Regarding the New York City Financial Crisis

2724 University Bronx New york 10468 may 15, 1975 Hon Gerald Ford. President The White House Washington D.C. Dear mr President. J.F. This letter concerns the desperate need for money in new york city mayor Beame is laying off policemen firemen and other very important jobs. By laying off these policimen, crime which is very high now, will jump a incredible amount Instead of giving so much money to the Vietnemese refugees, you could give us the money, since new york city needs it just as much. also this intire country is in deep trouble, and many unemployed could case the money. The city needs the money for the payroll of city officials, libracies and most impartant, money to fix the many defects in the streets and GERALD R. FORD yours Truly Charles Cook