               [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




