向朋友问候 A letter of inquiring after someone’s health
Dear [John]:
I am extremely sorry to hear that your illness, which we had thought was clearing up, has become more serious, and that your have had to go into hospital. Let us hope that it will be for only a very short time, and that you will soon be out and about again. Everybody here sends his best wishes to you for a quick recovery.
With kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
2. 问候朋友的母亲 Inquiring after the health of a friend’s mother
Dear [Mr. Wang],
I felt very sorry indeed when I heard of [your mother]’s illness, and am anxious to know how [she] is of late. Under a separate cover I am sending [her a box of assorted biscuits] with my best regards.
Sincerely yours
慰问丧偶的朋友 A letter of inquiring to those who lost their husband or wife
Dear [Mrs. Harper],
I would like to express my sorrow at the recent death of your [husband].
In the long time it was my privilege to enjoy [Professor of Harper]’s friendship. I found [him] a since and helpful associate, with whom it was a pleasure [to work].
The knowledge that my thoughts are with you at his time will, I hope, be of some comfort to you.
Truly yours