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You are Niharika, Incharge of the Neighbourhood Library for children. Write a letter to Manautal Publishers placing an order for books 2 Sets each of Panchatantra and Amar Chitra Katha in about 120 words. Mention mode of Payment, library discount and date of delivery.
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Solution
Neighbourhood Library,
Mumbai
March 29, 2020
The Manager
Manautal Publishers,
Mumbai.
Subject - Placing the order for Books.
Respected Sir,
I am Niharika, the librarian of the Neighbourhood Library. We want to refill and update our library upon the reopening of the school. I am ordering the following books:
| Book's Name | No. of. Sets |
| Panchtantra (Hindi) | 2 Sets |
| Amar Chitra Katha (Hindi) | 2 Sets |
You are requested to send the above items properly packed within a period of one week of receiving this letter. Payment shall be made through a crossed cheque to the delivery person. I expect a reasonable 15% library discount would be adjusted in the invoice. Please note that delivery should be made latest by 10th April.
Thanking You.
Yours faithfully,
Niharika Sharma
Librarian
(Children's library).
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