Dear Sirs, From the samples sent to us on May 4,we have made selections,and have the pleasure of ha

Make a non-firm offer after reading the following given letter of initial inquiry． Dear Sirs,

We have learned from Smith and company of Birmingham that you manufacture a range of high-fashion handbags in a variety of leathers.

We operate a quality retail business and although our sales volume is not large, we obtain high prices for our goods.

Would you please send me a copy of your handbag catalogue with details of your prices and payment terms？

We would find it most helpful if you could also supply samples of the various skins from which the handbags are made.

Yours faithfully,

Dear Sirs,

We refer to the contract No．4632 covering 500 dozen track suits.

We wish to remind you that we have had no news from you about shipment of the goods.

As we mentioned in our last letter, we are in urgent need of the goods and we may be compelled to seek an alternative source of supply.

Under the circumstances, it is not possible for us to extend further our letter of credit No．1492, which expires on 21 August．Please understand how serious and urgent it is for us to resolve this matter.

We look forward to receiving your shipping advice, by fax, within the next seven days.

Yours faithfully,

Dear Sirs,

We have got your name and address from the Commercial Counselor's Office ofthe British Embassy in Beijing, who has informed us that you （1）（欲购牛仔裤）.

We avail ourserves of this opportunity to write you in the hope of（2）（与你方建立业务关系）.

We are a （3）（国营企业），handling both the import and export of garments. In order to acquaint you with our business 1ines, we enc1ose a copy of our Export List covering the goods you required at present.

It is our trade policy that to trade with（4）（各国的商人）on the basis of equality, mutual benefit and exchange of needed goods. We hope to promote（5）（通过双方的努力），both trade and fri endship.

We look forward to receiving your early inquiries.

yours,XXX

On packing and charge

Dear Sirs,

The 12000 cycles you ordered will be ready(1)dispatch by 17th December．Since you require them(2)onward shipment to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, we are arranging(3)them to be packed(4)seaworthy containers.

Each bicycle is enclosed(5)a corrugated cardboard pack, and 20 are banned together and wrapped(6)sheet plastic．A container holds 240 cycles; the whole cargo would therefore comprise 50 containers, each weighing 8 tons．Dispatch can be made(7)our works by rail to be forwarded from Shanghai harbor．The freight charges(8)works(9)Shanghai are US ＄80 per container, totally US ＄4000 for this consignment, excluding container hire, which will be charged(10)your account.

Please let us have your delivery instruction.

Yours faithfully,

Kang Zhuang

General Manager

Announcement from China ABC Tender Corporation

Dear Sirs/Madam,

In accordance with the Loan Agreement between Chinese Government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for "The Construction of a New Harbor Project in Shandong", China ABC Corporation Shandong Branch now invites bids from eligible suppliers from member countries of ADB for "the Construction of a New Harbor" in Shandong, to be financed with the proceeds of ADB.

All those who are willing to participate in the bid are kindly requested to contact our office at 60 Yan'an Road, Qingdao, Shandong, tel86-532-6168217 , fax 86-532-6168218 to obtain bidding document between 9: 00 a.m．and 11: 00 a．m．(Sundays and holidays excepted)from Oct．25, 2008 to Dec．25, 2008 upon nonrefundable payment of RMB 500 while express mail postage RMB 50 shall be added.

Bids shall reach ABC Corporation before 5: 00 a.m．Jan．1, 2009 (local time)．Bids will be opened in public at 10: 00 a.m．on Jan．18th, 2009(local time) in China ABC Corporation．Bids received after that date and time or not accompanied by a Bid Bond USD ＄1200 as required in the bidding document will not be accepted.

Yours truly,

Bids will be opened in Rm．A0408 at the address below:

China ABC Corporation Shandong Branch

Hui Bin Office Building, No．60 Yanan Road

Qingdao, Shandong, China

P．O．Box: 9802

Post code: 100101

Telex: 22655 CPCCI CN

Tel: 4916649, 4916650

Fax: 4216612

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Dear Sirs,

Re: Our Order No．1001 for 2 000 Washing Machines

We wish to refer you(1)our order No．1001 for 2000 Washing Machines Little Swan Brand, automatic Washing Machines,(2)which you will see that this order is placed(3)CFR basis.

As we now desire to have the shipment insured(4)your end．We shall be pleased if you will arrange to(5)the goods on our behalf(6)All Risks at invoice value 1000000 plus 10% i．e．RMB 1100000.

We shall of course to(7)you the premium upon(8)of your debit note or, if you like, you may draw on us at sight(9)the amount required.

We sincerely hope that our request will(10)your approval.

Yours faithfully,