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I am writing a letter to my old principal for a CV reference?

This may sound a bit weird but I have forgotten how to write a letter properly! It has been so long since I've had to write one that I have forgotten how to set out a letter. My letter is asking my old principal for a reference on my CV. I have already asked him if he would be happy to do this and he has said yes but I have to send a letter to the school to make it formal. Can anyone help me set the letter out properly? Thank you in advance!

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1. Due to the fact that you are requesting a reference, you are writing a business letter. It is a bit more formal than a personal letter. Here is the format. Your Full Name Your Street Address Your City/Town, State and zip The Complete Date (The information stated above should be on the top right hand corner. Begin one inch below the paper.) The Principal's Complete Name The School's Name (if this is his workplace) His Street Address His City/Town, State and zip code Dear Mr. (Principal's Last Name), This is the body of the letter. Indent your first sentence, that is go in five spaces before you start to type. You can begin by stating that you hope that this letter finds him in excellent health and how you appreciate the fact that he agreed to be your reference. State the categories or information that he needs to cover. If there is a form that he needs to fill out, then write that you are enclosing it and include the due date and an stamped envelope with the appropriate address on it. Begin a new paragraph here by indenting again. You can wish him a "Happy New Year" for him and his family or whatever is appropriate. To lighten the mood, you can make positive references or mention some pleasant memories of the school you attended and how he and/or it greatly influenced your life. Sincerely yours, Sign Your Complete Name Here Type Your Complete Name Here (The closing, (Sincerely etc.) should be on the bottom right hand of the paper. It should be parallel to your name, address, city/town, zip etc. Please Note: The letter should be typed in this manner and single spaced, unless otherwise indicated. Please remember to keep a copy of it and all other related correspondence for your records. Best wishes to you. Take care!)