Personal Inquiry Letters

Personal inquiry letters ask for information about a person, usually answered with a recommendation letter.

Essential

Be direct. State why you want the information solicited. Be specificindicating precisely what you need. Make clear that you will keep all data confidentialNovember 18 2010

Mr. Gerald M. Otis
3401 independence Blvd.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1764

Dear Mr. Otis

Miss Ethel Williams has sent a letter of application to enter our EditorialStaff. The work she would like to perform is preparation of manuscripts for the printer .

Miss Williams has informed us that she worked for you, and we would appreciate your opinionregarding her efficiently and telling us if you believe she is the right person for the position we indicate

Your information will, of course be considered strictly confidential and highly regarded.Cordially,McMillan publisher Inc.
James K.Payne
EditorJanuary 23 2010

Johnson and Felps
General Accounts
Continental Blvd., Suite 24
San Antonio, Texas 1297

Gentlemen:

Mr Hald M Lloyd, hasapplied to us for the position of Accountant, and has given us your name

Our personnel Mananger has had an interview with Mr. Lloyd, and believes he meets the requirements for the job. We shall...