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5 Formal Letter

Formal letters are written for official purposes. They should be short, clear and to the
point. We write formal letters to principals, companies, editors, bank managers and so

on. Letters of application (for jobs or for leave) are also formal letters.

Here is the format of a formal letter.

2D, Palace Orchard Apartments
sender’s address
27, Ring Road
Mysore—535 710

10 August 2020 date

The Principal
St Mary’s School receiver’s address
4, Grant Road

Mysore—535 720

Sub: Leave Application

Dear Madam salutation

My son, Ramesh Kumar, is a student of Class V B in your school.
He has been suffering from high fever for the last few days.

The doctor has confirmed that it is a viral fever. He has advised body of
us to keep Ramesh at home for at least another week. the letter
I would be much obliged if you kindly grant two weeks’ leave

to my son. I have enclosed the doctor’s certificate.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully closing

Mrs Parvati Kumar signature

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