How to Write a Cover Letter

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A cover letter accompanies items or documents enclosed or shipped in a single package. The objective is to identify each of the items that are included and provide a paper trail for both the sender and the receiver.

The scope should be limited to only that information that will help the reader recognize the contents of the package and the reasons for receiving them.

In the sample cover letter the writer expresses appreciation for the opportunity to bid a job and identifies the contents of her package.