Writing Business Letters Northern Bearings Ltd. 3 Dorchester Place 9400 Patriot Boulevard Ville de Brossard, QC H3H 2C2 April 27, 2005 Dr. H. Armstrong Director of Research Worldwide Fuel Systems 1600 Dorchester Boulevard West Aylmer, QC H9R 3M4 Dear Dr. Armstrong, When recently applying for a position in the Quality Control Department of our company, Mr. James Edwards gave your name as a character reference. We particularly value honesty, accuracy, open-mindedness, loyalty, and a good work ethic in our organization. Consequently, we would greatly appreciate receiving your evaluation of Mr. Edwards. Please be assured that any information that you supply will be treated as confidential. Thank you for your assistance. Yours truly, Kerry Wodenhead, Human Resources