Writing Business Letters


Northern Bearings Ltd.
3 Dorchester Place
9400 Patriot Boulevard
Ville de Brossard, QC
H3H 2C2

April 27, 2005

Dr. H. Armstrong
Director of Research
Worldwide Fuel Systems
1600 Dorchester Boulevard West
Aylmer, QC
H9R 3M4

Dear Dr. Armstrong,

When recently applying for a position in the Quality Control Department of our company, Mr. James Edwards gave your name as a character reference. We particularly value honesty, accuracy, open-mindedness, loyalty, and a good work ethic in our organization. Consequently, we would greatly appreciate receiving your evaluation of Mr. Edwards.

Please be assured that any information that you supply will be treated as confidential. Thank you for your assistance.

Yours truly,


Kerry Wodenhead,
Human Resources