Agreeing to modified payment terms

Ms. T Andrews Manager Modern Tiles pic 88
Euston Road London, UK


Dear Ms. Andrews,

Thank you for your letter of 6 June. We are pleased to acknowledge your order no. 463 of the same date tor ceramic tiles.
The modified terms of payment you propose are quite acceptable. A telex has been dispatched to you to this effect.
All the items in your order can he supplied from stock and will he packed and shipped immediately your remittance by telegraphic transfer is received.
The following documents will he airmailed to you immediately after shipment is made:
1.             Bill of lading in duplicate;
2.             Invoice, CIF London, in triplicate;
3.             Insurance policy for 110% of invoice value;
4.             Guarantee of quality.
We will, of course, notify you by telex as soon as your order is shipped.
You can rely on us to give prompt attention to this and any future orders you may place with us.

Yours sincerely,

Useful phrases
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The modified terms of payment you propose are quite acceptable.
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All the items in your order can be supplied from stock.
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. . . will be packed and shipped immediately your remittance by telegraphic transfer is received.
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You can rely on us to give prompt attention to this and any future orders you may place with us.
Notes
Para. 1
Identify the reference.
Para. 2
Accept the proposal and give written confirmation.
Para. 3
Detail the availability of goods and the conditions for shipment.
Para. 4
List the documents which will be forwarded later. Assure that further notification on shipment will be given.
Para. 5
End with a friendly message to the customer.



Comments
The letter accepts the proposal and, in a thoroughly businesslike manner, includes all the necessary information for the transaction to proceed.

Alternative phrases
Line 1 We are glad to receive your order for . . .
Line 3 We are pleased to accept the modified payment terms. We have telexed our confirmation of this.
Line 5 We can supply all the goods you ordered from stock. We will pack and ship them immediately we receive your remittance by telegraphic transfer.
Line 7 We will airmail the following documents . . .










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