Explain Error
Letter #1: I must apologize for the error we made in our estimate for redecorating your kitchen. This estimate did not include the price of the refrigerator you requested. The additional cost of the model F40 refrigerator is $795.00. The estimate must be increased by this amount. Once again, I apologize for the error. Letter #2: Please accept my apologies for the error in your shipment of bed...
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Letter #1: I am so sorry to have to withdraw our dinner invitation for next Friday. John became very ill yesterday and is in the hospital. He appears to have suffered a mild stroke, but we won’t know more until his test results come back. We were both looking forward to seeing you, but are sure you will understand the situation. I look forward to inviting you again when things have settled...
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Letter #1: Bindi Steveson Irwin, age 70, of Gold Coast, died May 6, 2001 at the Regional Medical Center in Gold Coast, Queensland, after a long illness. She was born January 11, 1931, in Gold Coast, the daughter of Marvin Blaine and Violet Smith Steveson. She was a member of the local Methodist Church and an officer in the Daughters of the American Revolution. She served for 30 years as a real...
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Letter #1: Brad and Angelina Pitt announce the birth of their beautiful baby daughter who came into their home July 12, weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 20 inches. Her arrival was long-awaited. The family expresses appreciation for the support of friends and the medical staff at Maidstone General Hospital. Letter #2: Brad and Angelina Pitt are happy to announce the birth of their baby...
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Letter #1: Steve Carell and Jennifer Hudson would like you to know they have broken their engagement to be married on January 15. They feel they have made the right decision. They sincerely appreciate the kindness you have shown, especially during these past months. Letter #2: Jennifer and I wish to let you know that we have broken our engagement and will not marry, as previously announced. We...
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Letter #1: I am pleased to accept your invitation to speak to the Deafness Foundation in Adelaide. I am honored that you would think of me. You mentioned two possible topics, the Winter War of 1939 or the Civil War of 1917. I think a discussion of the Winter War would be most appropriate since two recent movies have depicted that period of ANZAC history in contradictory ways. My wife and I will...
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