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Before you hit send: a calmer final check.
A short checklist for a letter that says what you mean, with the details that matter.
Start with the point
Name why you are writing and the response you want. Bring the short version of your request forward.
Give every detail a second look
Check names, addresses, amounts, references, and dates against your original records. Remove anything you cannot support.
Make the next step easy
State the action you want the recipient to take and give a reasonable date for a response.
Keep a copy
Save the exact version you send with its attachments and note the channel you used.
Ready to put your next step into words? Find your letter.
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