                  [BASIC BUSINESS LETTER OUTLINE]


Following are the basic components of a business letter in order
of appearance.  (Optional items marked by parentheses)


       I.  Date Line                  ex: Sept. 4, 1986
     
      II.  (Reference Line)           ex: Your reference # 4792
     
     III.  Inside address             ex: John Doe
                                          Street Address
                                          City, State Zip
     
      IV.  (Attention Line)           ex: Attention: Mr. John Doe
     
       V.  Salutation                 ex: Dear Mr. Doe,
     
      VI.  (Subject Line)             ex: Re: Re-order policy
     
     VII.  Body of letter              
     
     IIX.  Complimentary close        ex: Sincerely,
     
      IX.  Signature                  ex: (Name handwritten)
                                           Name (typed)
                                           Title
     
       X.  (Identification initials)  ex: KH/da
                                          Uppercase initials 
                                          indicate writer;
                                          lowercase indicate
                                          typist
     
     
                                        
     
