Recall or refer to the principles of writing business letters discussed in this chapter and point out the weakness in the following sentences taken from business letters. Then rewrite them so as to make them effective.
(a) I beg to inform you that owing to the nationwide shortage of packing material we are not in a position to comply with your request.
(b) We do not find any reason why you are asking for the replacement of computers, which you have mentioned in your letter reached you in damaged condition.
(c) As instructed, we will bill you for this amount. We are sending the goods today by Green Grass Couriers.
(d) Your misunderstanding of our June 7 letter caused you to make this mistake.
(e) Even though you were late in paying the bill, we did not disallow the discount.
(f) In replying to your esteemed favour of the 5th, I submit under separate cover the report requested by you.
(g) This is to strongly protest the inappropriate behaviour of your sales manager when I requested her to kindly permit me to meet you because I wanted to tell you about the external agencies which are creating some problems.
(h) With reference to your request for the supply of 10 Kg of wheat flour to be used on the auspicious occasion of your house warming ceremony, we are sorry to say that we may not be able to make any commitment at the present moment of time.
(i) You should be aware of the fact that there is no better dealer for Greeting Cards than us not only in this whole city but also in the other 3 metropolis.
(j) Though I have carefully gone through the report prepared and submitted by you to us in your letter of 15th June, I regret to say that owing to the reason that I am extremely busy, I am not in a position to take any action for the proper implementation of recommendations offered by you with great consideration.
(k) I hereby acknowledge the receipt of your letter and beg to tell you that as per the rules, it is not required to submit your request for loan to the branch manager.