Dear ______ (name): It is with a great privilege and pleasure to answer your letter about _____ (name). _________ (name) has been a credit customer of ours the past ______ (time period). He has always paid his account on time. In addition, he has sent us several customers equally reliable. Judging from his purchases, he seems to be a man, woman of considerable means. We recommend _______ (name) to you with no reservations. Yours very truly, (name)