New Baby

Letter #1: We want you to be among the first to know that Jennifer gave birth to our sweet Tiffany Anne yesterday morning at 4:35. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. She has lots of dark hair and long fingers like her mother. I think we have another pianist. We are still a little overwhelmed by the thought that we are parents, but the 3:00 a.m. feeding is beginning...

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New Salesperson

Letter #1: Here’s some exciting news for you … and some better news! Rob Arnotts has been your account representative for the last three years. I know you will be very happy to learn that Rob has been hired by Service Executives, Inc. as their Regional Manager for his outstanding achievements at our company, (name of company). Of course, Rob will no longer be able to service your...

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Employee Bad News

Letter #1: I am sorry to report that Sony Enterprises has not renewed their contract for the next year. Since 20% of our business was with Sony, the loss will cause us to reduce our staff. It appears that there will be a partial layoff in June, but fortunately this will be offset somewhat by a number of retirements this summer. We are working hard to reestablish our relationship with this...

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Imminent Strike

Letter #1: Since management has refused to negotiate in good faith regarding changes in retirement benefits, we have no other recourse than to begin our strike at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, March 15. We will remain on strike until an agreement is reached that will not penalize the families of those who die before retirement. As difficult as a strike is on everyone, it is far more difficult for a family...

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Production Assistant

Wilma W. Whale 33 Symbiotic Way Coral Reef, FL 22017 May 7, 2006 Janice Howell Houghton Mifflin Company 12 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02987 Dear Ms. Howell, As a May 2006 graduate of Monash University, I have developed an understanding of children’s literature through my extracurricular involvement in children’s theatre. Through this work, I have discovered a passion that aligns with the...

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