your address

date

name and address


Dear _____ (name):

	I find it rather difficult to answer your letter about
_____ (name).  I like him personally but in fairness I cannot       
recommend him to you.

	Without a doubt ________ (name) is a talented young man.
He was (position held) with us for ____ (period of time) and
he certainly knows his business and can do a fine job when he
wants to.

	If I can answer any other questions, please do not hesitate
to contact by phone.

					Respectfully,   



					(name)