A LETTER

A letter is a written message from one person to another. The role of letters in communication has changed significantly since the 19th century. Historically, letters were the only reliable means of communication between two persons in different locations. As communication technology has diversified, letters have become less important as routine communication. The development of the telegraph, telephone, and the Internet have all had an impact on the writing and sending of letters. In modern industrialized nations, the exchange of personal letters has become less common, being replaced by technologies such as the telephone and e-mail. By analogy, the term letter is sometimes used for e-mail messages with a formal letter-like format. Historically, letters exist from the time of ancient Egypt and Sumer, through Rome and Greece and China, up to the present day. Letters make up several of the books of the Bible. Archives of correspondence, whether for personal, diplomatic, or business reasons, serve as primary sources for historians.

Types of letters

* Business letter
* Chain letter
* Epistle
* Hate mail
* Introduction letter
* Junk Mail
* Letter of credence
* Letter of credit
* Query letter



* Rejection Letter
* Recommendation letter
* Reference letter
* Love letter
* Open letter
* Poison pen letter
* Letters patent
* Letter of marque
* Letter of inquiry


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