Example of a Formal Business letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apologize about keeping books that I borrowed from the college library 3 days longer than it is acceptable.

I have found myself in this unpleasant situation for a reason. My close relative was very sick and I had to go visit him at the hospital.

I intended to return the books immediately after I get back to the college, but unfortunately, I left the books on a train on my way from the hospital to the library. It will take me about two days to get them back from the “Lost and Found” department at the train station.

I understand that other students may need those books and deeply apologize for the inconvenience. I will try to return the books as soon as possible. Please don’t revoke my library privileges, I promise that it will never happen again.

Faithfully yours,

John Smith.

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