(your street city, state, zip) (date) (name street city, state, zip) Dear ____ (name): This letter is to inform you that we have received your letter dated ____ (date) that was addressed to _____ (name). _____ (name) has been ill and is not expected to return to the office until about ____ (date). When he returns, I will bring your letter to his attention. Sincerely, (name)