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13 Letters to strangers often begin with an explanation of the reason for writing. Dear X
I am writing to ask ...
One does not normally begin a letter to a stranger with an enquiry about health. (NOT DeaFX, H6W ttre16ftgetting(m?)
For more information about names and titles. see 363.
For more information about the use of commas and full stops, see 476, 473. For more information about paragraphing, see 406.
Examples of letters and envelopes Formal
The Secretary
Hall School of Design 39 Beaumont Street London
W44U
Dear Sir or Madam
14 Plowden Road T orquay
Devon
TQ61RS
Tel 0742 06538 16 June 2005
I should be grateful if you would send me information about the regulations for admission to the Hall School of Design. Could you also tell me whether the School arranges accomodation for students?
Yours faithfully
keirl/, Pa..rker
Keith Parker
D
The Secretary
Hall School of Design
39 Beaumont Street London
W44U
correspondence (1): letters 146
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