MYUNG GEM R.
ABETRIA
Shorthand Writing Project
Section 1
Dear Jack:
There is a fairly good chance that I shall be in Dallas early in July for a sales meeting which will take
place in the Hotel Green. This meeting will last nearly three days. If I can arrange the trip, I sincerely
hope that you can spare an hour or so to take me through your main office. I am most eager to
observe the billing machines you have put in.
Would you please let me know by June 15 if you can possibly do this for me?
Sincerely,
Section 1 - Shorthand
Section 2
Mr. Bates:
Last night I talked briefly with Harry Smith, whom you picked for the job as head of our shipping
room. I am as highly pleased with him as you are. I sincerely feel that this man would do a good job as
head of our shipping room. I am highly pleased too, with the fact that he will take $7,000 to star.
James Baker
Section 2 – Shorthand
Section 3
Mr. Rich:
Please visit Mr. Smith of the National Paper Corporation in Mobile. Mr. Smith has not paid his July
bills, in spite of the four collection letters that I wrote him. Please be patient but firm with him. Try to
get his check for $980 but keep his good will.
I sincerely hope that I shall not have to take legal action against him.
C.A. Case
Section 3 – Shorthand
Section 4
To the Staff:
It is official that our financial section is to be moved to the first floor. The date set is June 5. It is
essential that all initial preparations for moving be made on or before June 4, as the movers plan to
be here at nine o'clock on June 5.
If the staff of the financial section will take special care to see that all desks are clear at five o'clock on
June 4, this move will take place smoothly. If no special problems arise, the office will be operating
efficiently by June 6 or 7.
James R. Harper
Section 4 – Shorthand
Section 5
Mr. Baker:
An official of the National Clothing Corporation has applied for a special loan of $3,000. Before I can
take efficient action on this loan, I shall have to have more data on the financial position of the
National Clothing Corporation. Can you collect these essential data for me by March 16?
Harry J. Barnes
Section 5 – Shorthand
Section 6
Mr. Strand:
On March 15 our binder, Mr. Bond, phoned me to say that our stock of the initial printing of " The
Printer's Guide" is low; in fact, there are only 5,000 copies in our bindery. At the current rate of sale,
these 5,000 copies will not last through July. Who would have imagined last fall that the Printer's
Guide" would sell half so well?
James R. Trent
Section 6 – Shorthand
Section 7
Dear Sir:
My sister tells me that she left her reading glasses in the center drawer of the desk in Room 25 on the
second floor of your premises. Would you please check to see if the glasses are there?
If the glasses are there, please phone me at 451-5115. I shall then arrange to call for the glasses
before your office closes at five o'clock.
Sincerely yours,
Section 7 – Shorthand
Section 8
Mr. Crandall:
I am sorry to say that I am not pleased with the sales of our mattresses in our Atlanta store. In June,
the store had a decrease of 10 percent; in May, the decrease came to percent.
Please find the answer to these losses in sales.
Glenn Blackstone
Section 8 – Shorthand
Section 9
Mr. Green:
When I was in Dallas on May 10, I talked to the owners of the Dallas Ladies Shop. They said that they
are not pleased with the service they are getting from our local salesman, Mr. Black. In fact, he has
not seen them since last March. Nor did he send them the catalogs for which they asked. I said I
would check into the matter.
Could you check the facts for me so that I can take the necessary steps to see that they get the
service that they should have.
Harry A. Miles
Section 9 – Shorthand
Section 10
Dear Dad:
On July 15 our chief record clerk, Mr. Mild, retired; and my boss called me into his office and offered
me the job. I was told that I would get a nice raise in salary. Would you say that a record-keeping job
could be a stepping-stone to a higher position, and do you feel that I ought to accept it? As you know,
I trained to be a secretary; and I am not especially fond of the field of record keeping. Please let me
have your advice.
Your daughter,
Section 10 – Shorthand
Section 11
Dear Fred:
I have been trying to get you on the phone since I came back from Toledo, but I have not been able to reach
you. In Toledo, I heard Mrs. Ellen Fields make two speeches on hobbies for children that I feel should be
printed in our magazines, Child Care. Mrs. Fields was flattered that I should ask her for speeches. She has been
able to get the original copies for me.
I sincerely hope you will be able to print the first speeches in our magazine.
Sincerely yours,
Section 11 – Shorthand
Section 12
Dear Sir:
We were sorry to learn from your letter that we made an error in shipping your April 10 order for 100
copies of Mrs. Sweet's "Cooking Is Not Work." The order was properly marked that the cookbooks
should be sent to the Woods School and the bill mailed to your home address. Apparently, the billing
clerk did not see this note on the order and sent both books and bill to your home address. Let me
assure you that we shall take steps to see that this error does not occur again.
Thank you for your patience with us.
Very truly yours,
Section 12 – Shorthand
Section 13
Dear Bud:
Thank you for the help you gave Mrs. Sweet and me yesterday in planning our vacation for this year.
We were very glad that we stopped in to see you. My wife and I have finally made up our minds to
take a two-week cruise to the West Indies-the last week in June and the first week in July. We can
hardly wait, as this will be our first vacation from work in eight years. I shall stop at your office soon to
plan the trip fully.
Again, thank you for your help.
Sincerely yours,
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Section 14
Dear Doctor White:
Buying tickets for flights on our airlines is always quick and quite simple when you have our air-travel
card. All you need do is phone our office on Broadway and Baker Street. tell the clerk your needs, and
give him your card number. Your tickets will be sent to you by mail. Hundreds of firms are adopting
this quick and easy process of ticket buying. Take steps to get your air-travel card. Fill in the enclosed
car while it is before you and mail it.
Yours very truly,
Section 14 – Shorthand
Section 15
Mr. Irwin:
While you were on vacation, the auditor visited our offices twice. On his last visit he said that he
needed more detailed data on our credit policies before he would be able to give us a clean bill of
health. I told him that you headed our credit section and that you were the only man qualified to
answer his queries on credit policies. He will call you in a week or so. When he calls, give him all the
detailed data he asks for.
Jack Dwight
Section 15 – Shorthand
Section 16
Dear Sir:
If you were to ask a businessman what the most valuable asset of his business is, I think he would say,
"A good credit rating." Your fine bill-paying habits have won you a very favorable credit rating with us,
but you are about to lose that favorable rating-and for only $150, which you have owed us for more
than 90 days.
I am sure you realize that if you lose your good credit position your business will be in great financial
trouble. If it is not possible for you to pay the entire $150, at least tell us why. Of one thing you may
always be sure-you will find us patient and ready to help.
Sincerely yours.
Section 16 – Shorthand
Section 17
Dear Sir:
Recently we hired two reliable, capable mechanics for our night staff; therefore, we can make all
types of repairs at all hours of the day. If one of your trucks has motor trouble in daylight hours, we
shall be able to take care of all necessary repairs at night. In that way your truck will be available again
for service the following day.
May we take care of your repair needs?
Yours very truly,
Section 17 – Shorthand
Section 18
Dear Sir:
The holidays will be filled with happy noise, and joy will reign in many homes. The reason? The many
gifts of toys made by your group of fellow workers. The women in our office have mentioned the good
spirit of your group and the fine choice of toys you donated. They all join me in saying "thank you".
Sincerely yours,
Section 18 – Shorthand
Section 19
Dear Sir:
For many years I was with the Troy Men's Shop in Detroit, but in July I left to join the staff of the Royal
Men's Clothing Store in Troy. Won't you make it a point to stop in to see me and let me show you the
choice values that we offer to the men of Troy. I firmly feel that you will be pleased with our many
fine styles and with our low prices.
It is my hope that you will be able to call soon.
Sincerely yours,
Section 19 – Shorthand
