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1. Black Vault News and Special Interest | The following is the base letter The Black Vault uses as a guide to file FOIA requests. It needs editing, obviously, but is a great start to new researchers using the FOIA.
From:
John Greenewald, Jr.
18127 Parthenia St. #105
Northridge, Ca. 91325
Dear Sir,
This is a non-commercial request, under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.
Sir, I respectfully request a copy of all documents pertaining to: [ Reasonably describe your records here. Being too vague results in negative results -- be specific, but remember, don't be too specific or you might not leave it open for them to find more than what you bargained for. It is a hard trick to learn, but you will see the process and how it works as you make and file requests ]
I also will accept and pay all charges up to twenty-five ($25)[ Feel free to change this to whatever amount you are comfortable paying ] for the requested material. My fee status category is non-commercial, and is requested for not-for-profit use. [ If you feel this doesn't fit your research, please research the other categories listed on the previous page to learn what might best fit your research status -- this category relates to how much you pay ] Any amount over this, please contact me at either john@greenewald.com[ Change this contact information ] or by the postal mailing address above.
Thank you very much for your time, and I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
John Greenewald, Jr. |
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