Suggestion To Supplier

[DATE, ex. Wednesday, June 11, 1998]

[NAME, COMPANY AND ADDRESS, ex.
John Smith
XYZ Inc.
1234 First Street
Suite 567
Anycity, Anystate 85245]

Dear [NAME, ex. John Smith],

I am writing regarding a matter I am certain will interest you.

[STATE PROBLEM IN A MANNER WHICH IS RELEVANT TO THE SUPPLIER, ex. I'm sure you will agree that late deliveries clog up your inventories and cause you to turn down profitable orders due to lack of stock.] [STATE SUGGESTION, ex. By loading your delivery trucks immediately from your inventory premises as opposed to moving them first to the loading dock, you may be able to achieve significantly higher throughput, resulting in higher profits for you and earlier delivery for your customers.]

I hope this is useful to you.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME, ex. Jill Jones]

Apology For Returned Check: Bank Error, Replacement Enclosed

[DATE, ex. Wednesday, June 11, 1998]

[NAME, COMPANY AND ADDRESS, ex.
John Smith
XYZ Inc.
1234 First Street
Suite 567
Anycity, Anystate 85245]

Dear [NAME, ex. John Smith],

You can understand my embarrassment when I was informed that my check to you (#[CHECK NUMBER]) was returned due to insufficient funds. That is why I immediately contacted my bank, who notified me that they had [BANK ERROR, ex. failed to process a deposit we made two weeks ago].

I have nonetheless enclosed a replacement check (#[CHECK NUMBER]) in the amount of $[AMOUNT]. My bank will be forwarding to you a letter of apology regarding their error.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME, ex. Jill Jones]

New Check Is Enclosed

[DATE, ex. Wednesday, June 11, 1998]

[NAME, COMPANY AND ADDRESS, ex.
John Smith
XYZ Inc.
1234 First Street
Suite 567
Anycity, Anystate 85245]

Dear [NAME, ex. John Smith],

I regret that you did not receive our check #[CHECK NUMBER] sent on [DATE, ex. June 5]. Please accept my apologies for the delay.

Enclosed, please find a new check, (#[CHECK NUMBER]) in the amount of $[AMOUNT]. [STATE WHAT YOU BELIEVE WILL BE THE STATUS OF YOUR ACCOUNT ACCORDINGLY, ex. I understand that this should clear our account.] Please call me if I am mistaken.

Since I have issued a stop-payment order on the previous check, please forward it to me if you ever receive it. Again, I am sorry for the delay.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME, ex. Jill Jones]