Better Themes: A College Textbook of Writing and Re-writingHarcourt, Brace, 1936 - 416 pages |
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Page 398
... letter . Except in very formal business letters , and sometimes in those , the name of the person to whom the letter is written is used . Dear Sir , Gentlemen , Mesdames , Sir , and My dear Sir are avoided unless the writer wishes to ...
... letter . Except in very formal business letters , and sometimes in those , the name of the person to whom the letter is written is used . Dear Sir , Gentlemen , Mesdames , Sir , and My dear Sir are avoided unless the writer wishes to ...
Page 399
... letter a jammed , cramped appearance . 4. The Body of the Letter . a . Personal letters . Most per- sonal letters - formal notes of invitation , condolence , etc. aside - should be easy , natural , and definitely characteristic of the ...
... letter a jammed , cramped appearance . 4. The Body of the Letter . a . Personal letters . Most per- sonal letters - formal notes of invitation , condolence , etc. aside - should be easy , natural , and definitely characteristic of the ...
Page 400
... letter to get a certain result , perhaps an order for his wares , perhaps a position . In recent years business men have finally realized that in every letter they are ... letter is too brief , altogether inadequate , if only 400 LETTERS.
... letter to get a certain result , perhaps an order for his wares , perhaps a position . In recent years business men have finally realized that in every letter they are ... letter is too brief , altogether inadequate , if only 400 LETTERS.
Contents
CLEARING THE GROUND | 3 |
TOPICS FOR THEMES | 14 |
WRITING THE THEME | 23 |
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