Business Letter Writing: Letters of Acknowledgment

The following letters acknowledge the receipt of various items.

Useful Key Phrases

• I hereby acknowledge the receipt of the following documents...
• I am acknowledging receipt of...
• It will be brought to his attention immediately upon his return.
• If I may be of any assistance..., please do not hesitate to call.

Example Letters

Acknowledgment Of Receipt

[date] ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

I hereby acknowledge the receipt of the following documents from the firm of [firm] :

____________________________

[Signature of Client]

Acknowledgment Of Letter

Dear ______

Because ______ is out of the office for the next two weeks I am acknowledging receipt of your letter dated May 20, l983. It will be brought to his attention immediately upon his return.

If I may be of any assistance during Mr. Jones' absence, please do not hesitate to call.

Yours Sincerely,

________

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Here are some other basic business letters which you will find useful for typical English business correspondence.

Letters of Acknowledgement

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Placing an Order

Making a Claim

Adjusting a Claim

Making an Enquiry Replying to an Enquiry

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