Sending a sales contact

Rubber Factors Ltd 482 Changi Road Singapore Dear Mr. Chang, With reference to our recent exchange of faxes, we are pleased to confirm our having concluded with you the transaction for 600 bales of grade 1 crumb rubber. We enclose our sales contract no. 759 in duplicate. Please countersign and return the bottom copy to us for our files. We trust you will open the necessary letter of credit as soon as possible. Regarding additional quantities, we are studying the supply situation and will let you have an offer in about a week's time. Yours sincerely,		Useful phrases Line 1 With reference to our recent exchange of faxes, we are pleased to confirm Line 3 Please countersign and return the bottom copy to us for our files. Line 5 We trust you will open the necessary letter of credit as soon as possible. Line 6 We are studying the supply situation. Notes Para. 1 Identify the reference and the goods. Para. 2 Give details of the sales contract and the relevant instructions. Para. 3 Remind the purchaser about payment arrangements.
Comments The letter is brief and businesslike, covering all the necessary points. The reminder about payment is important at this stage.	Alternative phrases Line 1 ... to confirm that we have concluded the transaction . . . Line 3 We enclose two copies of our sales contract no. 759. Line 5 We would be grateful if you would open . . . Line 6 With regard to . . .