How to Write an Inquiry Letter

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The scope of an inquiry letter should provide enough information for the reader grasp your objective, make an informed decision and respond in a timely manner.

Consider your reader and get to the point. Do they have what you want? Can they do what you ask? Think about what your reader will need to know in order before making a decision and sending you a response.

If you are to receive some benefit, it may help to explain for what purpose the benefit will be used. If the reader is to receive some benefit, it may help to offer an incentive to respond.

In the body of the sample inquiry letter the writer supplies relevant logistical information that the reader will need in order to respond quickly and effectively.