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Zenith Properties
2098 Shelby Street
Seattle, WA, 98112

January 17, 2018

David White
Paraland Manufacturing
New York

Dear Mr. White,

_________________________________on January 12, 2018. ________________________and the
supply has been in chained serial although a bit late. It is to inform you that
______________________________________of the concerned packages. We have some other
suppliers too ____________________________. As we are purchasing the articles on $6 for each by
you so we are continuously in a loss of $2.

In regard with that, ________________________________________ so that we can discuss the terms
and conditions regarding price control and ____________________________________________.

Thank you for your concern. Please write us back for the meeting timetable as soon as possible before
the further delivery of goods.

Regards

Linda Adams, The packages have been in good condition
Purchasing Department
who are willing to provide us the same article on $4 for each

We have received your consignment sent

the price that you are charging for per consignment is not according to the
market rate

we do hope that the current price could be negotiated

we would like to request for a short meeting with you

1. Based on the two letters above, identify:

- the statement used to confirm delivered goods
- the expressions used for negotiating

- the reasons for negotiating
2. Which letter is more straightforward?
3. What makes the first letter different from the second letter?

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