Letters of transmittal

ENG 483, Spring 2008

A letter of transmittal is a specialized cover letter which accompanies a major milestone in a project, quite often the final draft. A letter of transmittal should provide the following:

1. Context and update of the status of the project.
2. Descriptions of the documents enclosed, if any.
3. The next step for the client and/or the project manager.
4. Emphasis of the relevant timeframe.
5. Contact information.

I have not yet written a sample which addresses editing specifically. For now, here are some web sites which provide good general information and/or examples:

• Letter of Transmittal Outline
• Sample Letter of Transmittal (edited)
• Transmittal Letters

Bradley Dilger, Associate Professor of English, Western Illinois U
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