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  2.                             [BASIC BUSINESS LETTER OUTLINE]
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  5.           Following are  the basic components of a business letter in order
  6.           of appearance.  (Optional items marked by parentheses)
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  9.                  I.  Date Line                  ex: Sept. 4, 1986
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  11.                 II.  (Reference Line)           ex: Your reference # 4792
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  13.                III.  Inside address             ex: John Doe
  14.                                                     Street Address
  15.                                                     City, State Zip
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  17.                 IV.  (Attention Line)           ex: Attention: Mr. John Doe
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  19.                  V.  Salutation                 ex: Dear Mr. Doe,
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  21.                 VI.  (Subject Line)             ex: Re: Re-order policy
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  23.                VII.  Body of letter
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  25.                IIX.  Complimentary close        ex: Sincerely,
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  27.                 IX.  Signature                  ex: (Name handwritten)
  28.                                                      Name (typed)
  29.                                                      Title
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  31.                  X.  (Identification initials)  ex: KH/da
  32.                                                     Uppercase initials
  33.                                                     indicate writer;
  34.                                                     lowercase indicate
  35.                                                     typist
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