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May 17, 2007
Dear Sirs:
We understand from our trade contacts that your company has reestablished itself in Beirut and is once again trading successfully in your region. We would like to extend our congratulations and offer our very best wishes for your continued success. Before the war in Lebanon, our companies were involved in a large volume of trade in our textiles. We see from our records that you were among our best ten customers. We very much hope that we can resume our mutually beneficial relationship now that peace has returned to Lebanon. Since we last traded, our lines have changed beyond recognition. While they reflect current European taste in fabrics, some of our de- signs are specifically targeted at the Middle Eastern market. As an initial step, I enclose our illustrated catalogue for your perusal(精读). Should you wish to receive samples for closer inspection, we will be very happy to forward them. We took forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Williams Smith
Manager
What business did they do before the war in Lebanon
They traded ______.