How to start a letter

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How to start a letter of recommendation

A letter of recommendation is considered formal writing. This means you should avoid slang, contractions, and other informal language. Your salutation and introduction to the letter should also be formal.

Begin with a formal salutation. If you do not know the recipient of the letter, you can start with To Whom It May Concern, or Dear Sir or Madam....

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