The Form of the Business Letter 1
I. Inquiries. 2
Specimen letters. 3
II. Offers. 5
Replies to Inquiries. 5
Offers. 5
Sales Letters. 6
Specimen Letters. 6
Ill. Orders. 9
Replies to Offers. 9
Orders. 9
Specimen Letters. 10
IV. Acknowledgments. 11
Replies to Orders. 11
Acknowledgments. 11
Specimen Letters. 12
V. Delivery. 13
Execution of Orders. 13
Invoices. 14
Statements. 14
Debit and Credit Notes. 14
Specimen Letters. 15
VI. Payment 16
Acknowledging Receipt of Goods and Making Payment 16
Acknowledging Receipt of Payment 16
Specimen letters. 17
VII. Credit Letters. 18
Credit Inquiries. 18
Credit Information. 18
Specimen Letters. 19
VIII. Delays in Delivery 21
Delays In Delivery and Non-Delivery. 21
Missing Consignments. 21
Specimen Letters. 21
IX. Complaints and Adjustments 23
Complaints Concerning Goods Delivered. 23
Adjustment of Complaints. 23
Specimen Letters. 24
X. Collection Letters. 26
Delays In Payment and Non-Payment 26
Reminders and Collection Letters. 26
Specimen Letters. 27
XI. Letters of Application. 28
Specimen Letters. 29
USEFUL PHRASES. 31