Conclusion of business

Mr. Wong Tai Man Star Sewing Machines 2 Guangzhou Road Shanghai China Dear Mr. Wong, We are pleased to confirm the telexes exchanged between us as per the enclosed copies. From our telex of yesterday, you will see that we have obtained orders for 300 Star sewing machines. We therefore enclose our order no. SM534 together with our shipping instructions. We would be grateful if you would execute the order as speedily as possible. Any delay could lead to future problems with our clients. We are taking all necessary steps to open the letter of credit, which we hope will reach you within 10 days. Yours sincerely,		Useful phrases Line 3 From our telex of yesterday, you will see that. . . Line 6 We would be grateful if you would execute the order as speedily as possible. Line 7 Any delay could lead to future problems with our clients. Line 8 . . . we hope will reach you within 10 days. Notes Para. 1 Identify the transaction. Para. 2 Give details of the order and the enclosures. Para. 3 Urge prompt delivery. Giving reasons why this is requested. Para. 4 Details of the method of payment are important.
Comments This is a brief letter, containing all the relevant details, which conveys the urgency of the order. The clarification of the method of payment is an important incentive for the vendor to act quickly.	Alternative phrases Line 1      We would like to confirm ... Line 1      . . ., copies of which we enclose. Line 6      ... fulfill the order as soon as possible. Line 7      A delay could cause problems with our customers. Line 8      We are opening the letter of credit. . .