Personal Letter

 
Definition:
A type of letter (or informal composition) that usually concerns personal
matters and it is sent from one individual to another such as family members,
relatives and friends, and love letters. People write and send personal letters
for only a small number of people to read — usually one or two. Writers can
send personal letters for lots of different reasons: short memos for business
strategies, love letters between long-distance sweethearts or even pen pal
messages to foreign exchange students. Senders usually handwrite personal
letters, which emphasizes the personal nature of the note.
Form of a Personal Letter
1. Date – This is the date when the letter is written.
2. Name, Address, City and Zip Code – these are name, address, city and zip
code of the sender.
3. Salutation and Name of Recipient – The greeting usually starts with the
word ‘Dear’ followed by the given name of the recipient or relationship and it
ends with a comma. Two examples are shown: ‘Dear Ronald,’ ‘Dear Uncle,’
4. Introduction– This is the opening of a letter. It may include greetings like
‘How are you?’ Sometimes, you may refer to a previous letter.
5. Body– This is the main part of the letter. It includes the message that the
writer wants to tell the recipient. It is often divided into paragraphs.
6. Closure– This part indicates the letter is going to end. The writer may ask
the recipient to reply here.
7. Complimentary Close– This short expression includes a few words on
one line. It ends with a comma. Some examples are shown below. ‘Yours
sincerely,’ ‘Best regards,’ ‘Love,’
8. Signature– the signature of the writer
 

Example of personal letter

October,10th 2013
From : Anissa Trimahayanti

Jl. Kenanga, gang Asri II, no 4 Denpasar 29055

My Dearest Friend Lisa,

 
Lisa, how are you? I hope that you and your family are all right. How about
your study? You are my best friend ever. You always understand me though
others won’t. When you decided to study in java, I was so confused and sad
because a person who always next to me would leave me. I remember the last
time we met, you said to me that it would be OK and our friendship would be
still good.

During months, I attempted to adapt myself to my new class in Mahasaraswati

University. Yeah, finally I could. I found a girl who could support me as well as
you. Her name is Dahlia. I felt that I was happy to be her friend because she
reminds me with the girl next to me last three months in Senior High School.
Yes, she is as the best friend of mine as you. Of course I will introduce her
to you.Even though we are now many miles away, I do believe the time when
we can get together will come soon, doesn’t it? You should reply “YES”. So that
Dahlia, you and me will be three best girls ever in the world. The sooner the
better!!!! I miss you so much. I am always longing to see you; moreover, I want
to share anything that usually I tell to you like when we were in Senior high
school.
Lisa, I do promise to introduce Hendra, the person you admire… 🙂 So, when
will you come back?

Please replay my letter as soon as you can because I’m really interested to
know about your life here. J

Your old friend,

Anissa