
                            [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




 