Dear sir, We thank you very much for your order November
3rd.After careful consideration on your request and discussion of our broad of
directors, however, we have come to the conclusion that we cannot but decline
your order in this case. In order to reach the limit you required in your
specifications we would have to install a large amount of special equipment at
our plant, and this would not be possible before January next year without
interrupting our normal production. Although our company is one
of the leading exporters of the products you need right now and has been dealing
in various markets for more than twenty years, we dare not risk a business out
of our control. We are really sorry not to be in a position to
accept your order, but hope that you will understand our situation. Since
a long-standing relationship of our two companies has been established, we will
be awaiting with keen interest your favorable reply. Please let us have any
other inquiries, as we shall be only too pleased to meet your requirements if it
is within our power.
Yours truly,
J. Brown How many years is the seller engaged in this business
For _____________________________ years.