A.
DEFINITION / DEFINING A LETTER
LETTER is a means of communication used to convey information in writing by one party to another. That information can be:
- notification
- statement
- command
- Request / petition
- report
B. FUNCTION LETTERS
1. As a means of communication.
2. As a means to give notice / request or requests, thoughts or ideas.
3. As written evidence.
4. As a means to remember.
5. As historical evidence.
6. As a working guideline.
C. TYPES OF LETTERS
In terms of form, content, and language, the letter listed the three types, namely:
1. personal letter
2. Mail service
3. Letters commercial
1. Personal letter
The letter was made by someone whose content is related to personal interests.
Communication between children and parents, antarkerabat, antarsejawat, and between friends.
Used postcards, postal letter, or letters hardback.
2. letter Office
All written communications concerning the interests of the tasks and activities of official agencies.
One of the official communication tool that is essential in the management of the administration, such as the submission of a written message containing the notice, explanation, request an opinion from the institution to other institutions and from institutions to individuals or otherwise.
3. letter of Commerce
The letter used the person or entity conducting commercial activities, such as trade, industry, and business services.
Various commercial letters:
a) the offer letter
b) letter of complaint
c) mail order
d) a letter of transmittal
e) a payment for goods
f) collection letters, and so on.
