Joseph Hall
1902, X Street, Madison Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA-90001
(123) 456-7890
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Dear Joseph Hall,
Thank you very much for entrusting me with the responsibility of Team Supervisor at XYZ Manufacturing. It is truly a privilege for me to be a part of your team.
We had initially agreed that the contract would take effect on April 29, 2011. However, I am still in the process of turning over all of my responsibilities at my current position. I would therefore like to ask for one more week before coming onboard.
I am very sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. Please feel free to contact me if you have any concerns about this request. Thank you very much, and I hope to speak with you soon.
Sincerely,
Gaines