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Request a change in a contract or agreement
Request a copy of an official document
Request a raise or promotion
Request a response to a survey or questionnaire
Request an endorsement or testimonial
Request assistance or cooperation from someone in another firm
Request confirmation of an authorization to take action
Topics related to request letters
Credit Line
Request an explanation for a denial of credit
Request an increased credit line
Request correction of an error in a credit report
Request or apply for a credit account
Information
Request information
Request information about an applicant
Request information from a government agency
Request information on a product or service
Sales
Request a discount or a complimentary product or service
Request a refund or reimbursement
Request correction of a billing error
Request samples or information about products or services
Service
Miscellaneous
Request a retraction or correction from the media
Request application materials for admission to college
Request confirmation of receipt of earlier mailings
Request correction of an error in a check
Request correction of an insurance company's error
Request estimates or bids
Request payment of a personal loan
Request permission to use another's materials
Request that someone write a letter of recommendation in your behalf
Accept a request to serve in an honorary position
Announce actions to be taken during a strike (management's announcement)
Announce an employee training session
Announce an imminent strike (labor's announcement)
Answer a request for information on a product or service
Appeal to higher authorities when complaint letters don't work
Approve a request
Ask an applicant for credit to submit more information
Ask for an investment
Ask for personal advice
Ask to extend or shorten a deadline
Cancel a membership or subscription
Change official records
Complain about a billing error
Complain about harassment
Complain about poor service or a faulty product
Decline a request for a claim or adjustment
Decline a request for a donation
Decline a request for credit
Decline a request for employment
File a warranty claim
Inform a customer of an incorrect payment amount and ask for the balance
Inform a customer that the check you received was not signed or the payment was not in the envelope
Investigate an applicant's credit reference
Invite or request suggestions from employees and customers
Make an insurance claim
Notify an insurance policyholder of a pending cancellation of the policy
Remind an organization member to pay a fee, duty, or pledge
Respond to a complaint, but needing more information
Respond to a job advertisement and request an interview
Respond to a request for your resume
Respond to a request or application for additional training
Transmit equipment or supplies that a company employee has requested
Use networking in a job search
Write a collection letter
Write a fundraising letter
Write a letter in a job search
Write a persuasive letter that makes a charitable request
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