How to Write an Order Letter

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An order letter does not necessarily need a clearly identified reader. In fact, most first-time and one-time-only orders are simply addressed to the attention of a sales department.

In such cases, the inside heading of the letter will contain just the name and address of the company to whom the order is being sent, and the salutation will be replaced by a simple attention getting device such as that shown in the sample order letter.

Establishing an account with a company will announce that your intention is to have an ongoing business relationship. At that time you will be assigned a specific contact person, to whom all future orders can be directed.