Dear Mr Johnson

I am sorry not to have replied sooner to your letter of 25 October regarding the book English and Commercial Correspondence. My Export Director is in France on business. As I am dealing with his work as well as my own, I am afraid my correspondence has fallen behind.

Whether this book should be published in hardback or paperback is a decision I must leave to my Editorial Director, Jane Green. I have forwarded your message to Jane, and I’m sure she will contact you very soon.

I hope you are keeping well.

With best wishes