Parts of a Business Letter

Business Letters in the United States usually contain the following information (in this order):

* Letterhead or sender's address
* Date
* Inside address
* Salutation or Greeting
* Letter body
* Complimentary closing
* Signature, printed name, and position of sender

In some situations, a business letter may also include the following optional information:

* Reference (RE:)
* Carbon Copy Recipients (CC:)
* Enclosures (ENC:)
* Reference Initials (of the typist)