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Paper Supplies Inc.
155 Washington Avenue
Chicago, Illinois - 30722

March 10, 2008

Mr. Richard Roe
1722 Front Street
Los Angeles, California - 90810

Dear Mr. Roe,

We were impressed with your letter in answer to our advertisement, but should like to have further information before asking you to make the trip here for an interview. If you will be kind enough to answer these few questions it will be most helpful.

We note that your sales experience is extensive, but we wonder if you have had any actual experience with paper products. Have you any contacts that would be valuable in this field?

The other questions are routine but necessary to our assessment.

(a) How long have you been with your present employer?
(b) Would you be willing to relocate in Ohio or New Mexico? If so, which would you prefer? (Moving expenses will be paid.)
(c) May we contact your present employer?

Please let us know your reply at your earliest convenience, and we will notify you of our decision promptly.

Sincerely,

Herbert R. Jones
Sales Manager

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