To
(Name)
(Address)
(Date)
My dear Sir,
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Permit me to introduce myself to you as your daughter ____________ (Name) classmate in college. We have been in college preparing for degree in Electrical Engineering and very soon we will be passing out. In all humility I may say that in the first, second and third year examinations, I have topped the list of successful candidates, ____________ (Name) always standing a second best. We have been meeting and discussing our future and fortunately both find that our tastes in matters of careers in public and private life coalesce. We just have love and regard for each other.
I, therefore, in consonance with high standard of my education and sense of honour, request you to permit me to seek hand of ____________ (Name). I have a very good family background; my father is a secretary in the government, of India, posted at ____________ (Place). I cherish a very high moral character and have high family connections in ____________ (Place). I assure you that if you do me the honour of committing your daughter’s future to my care; I shall always try to justify your confidence in me and my family. Anxiously waiting for a reply, I am, sir,
Respectfully yours,
(Your Name)