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2 Letter and E-mail WritingLetter and E-mail Writingetter and E-mail Writing

Writing a letter is an art which is simple in form and natural in style. It affords a deeper,
better and more creative expression of thoughts.

Letters can be of two types. These are:

Formal Letters Informal Letters

1. Formal Letters include letters to the principal, editor of a newspaper, applications,
letters to business firms, letters to government officials, etc.

2. Informal Letters include letters to parents, relatives, friends, etc.

Format of a Formal Letter

1. Writer’s Address A-132, Model Town,
New Delhi - 110068
2. Date July 16, 20___

3. Address of the The Station House Officer

person or firm receiving General Police Station,
the letter Dispur,
Guwahati - 781005

4. Subject

5. Salutation Dear Sir / Madam,
___________________________________

___________________________________
6. Body of the
___________________________________
letter
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________

___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________

7. Subscription Yours faithfully,

8. Signature Myna Baruah

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