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Decline to write a letter of recommendation. Sample Letter #4
[Senders Name]
[Address line 1]
[Address line 2]
[State, ZIP Code]
Sample Letter #4: Decline to write a letter of recommendation
[Letter Date]
[Recipients Name]
[Address line 1]
[Address line 2]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-
Dear [Recipients Name],
Thank you for honoring me with your letter or recommendation request. I consider it a compliment that you would entrust me with an important task such as this.
Regrettably, at this time, it is not possible for me to help you. I feel you would better support your application with a letter from someone whose words would carry more weight and influence.
I am truly sorry that I am not able to assist you. I do, however, hope you are successful with your application and your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-
[Enclosures: number] -Optional-
cc: [Name of copy recipient] -Optional-
