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[[preprinted]] TERMINAL CLEANING CONTRACTORS, INC. ESTABLISHED 1914 130 WEST 42nd STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. TELEPHONE - WISCONSIN 7-3393 [[/preprinted]] February 6th, 1948 Jacques Seligmann & Co. 5 East 57th Street New York City Gentlemen: We regret very much the necessity for writing this letter. However, we have reached the point where we feel that we must tell you our story. During the past two years, the cost of living has gone up, and as employers of labor, we were compelled to give wage increases to our people. The insurance and tax costswhich are based upon payroll have gone up proportionately therewith. In addition, the cost of cleaning materials and equipment went up in price during the same period. We have gradually absorbed the increase in labor and supplies and at present we are faced with yet another increase in wages. Accordingly, we ask, therefor, that you assist us in meeting this problem and we respectfully request an increase of $1.00 over the present monthly price, effective March 1st 1948. We thank you for giving this matter your early attention and trust that you will cooperate with us. Very truly yours, TERMINAL CLEANING CONTRACTORS, INC. [[signed]] Herman J. Hellman [[/signed]]]] HJH:NS ^[[2/20/48 - Phoned OK by OAW]] [[preprinted]] Building Maintenance — Window Cleaning — Floor Waxing — Carpet Cleaning [[/preprinted]]
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