...Dear Dad, This war we were fighting seems to have worked in our favor. We had hopes of remaining free of British Rule and to rid our states of their trading policies. In one of our last battles, the Battle of the Thames, different factors led to our feelings of achieving victory; despite the fact that no land was gained by either side. Initially I was losing faith in our army and our chances of success. The British seemed to be more prepared and organized than we were. On top of them having an excellent militia, they also were also allies with the Indians. Despite these advantages, I think that the results of the Battle of the Thames had a big effect on what was to come and what we hoped to achieve by fighting for what we believed in. The battle that preceded the Battle of the Thames was the Battle of Lake Erie. This particular battle led to a British commander fleeing Detroit and going across the Ontario peninsula. During the Battle of the Thames, about 3500 of us were led by Major General William Henry Harrison to pursue the British commander and fight the British. We met up near Moraviantown on the Thames River where we outnumbered them greatly and which led to a quick defeat. The British only had about 600 regulars and 1000 Indian allies under the prominent war chief, Tecumseh. Tecumseh was killed in the battle. He led many Indians and their families and also had a lot of power over the Indians. He was well respected by many and had allied with the British after issues with...
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...September 14, 1814 Dearest Father, “On September 12, Baltimore was in view of the 50 British warships. To defend the city, some 14,000 militiamen joined 1,000 regulars” (Chartrand, 2012) Seeing the 50 British warships off of our harbor at first was cause for great alarm, which as the days came to pass we were in fact under great attack. We had 25 hours of bombing here at Fort McHenry there was no stopping the whole time. The British kept just outside of our guns reach however we still fought valiantly. Their plan to stay outside of our guns was also to their dismay as they too were not able to penetrate our walls or destroy our fort. The constant assault was deafening and I can barely hear much from all the noise that transpired. Many say that the sounds of gun fire were heard 45 miles away from our fort. We however, are still standing as the British could not stand against our other militiamen and guns from our Fort Covington, nor at the North Point where the British tried a landing attack as well. It has been told that a lawyer, Francis Scott Key, who was on a Royal Navy vessel, outside of our fort, has been inspired to write a poem about our struggle. I have been told that his delight in seeing our flag still standing in the morning after the all night bombardment is what brought about the poem. The British retreated knowing that we are a force much stronger than they thought. Our military forces are now inspired to fight with more resolve than ever before...
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...Letters from soldiers who are fighting in a war are cliche in many aspects, yet each letter is unique in its own way. Many soldiers, including those who fought in Vietnam, sent letters back home to describe their ups and downs in the war. Unfortunately, those who fought in Vietnam were not only dealing with the struggle of fighting, but they also faced the struggle to survive in a place where the enemy was everywhere. They faced mental hardships throughout the war. They were fighting a war in an ugly, yet beautiful, battlefield. All the letters that are sent home during the Vietnam Conflict were written by those who served in the military of the United States. They either fought in the frontlines, provided information to those who fought in the frontlines, assisted those who fought in the frontlines, or assisted those who coordinated the battle in the frontlines. Their first hand accounts of the war was credible in many ways. Their letters were not written from secondary sources but were written from primary sources. Their letters could only be written by those who saw the war with...
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...This Vermont Civil War letter was written by Pvt. Sidney Lewis May (1843-1916) of Wardsboro, Windham County, Vermont. Sidney served in Co. I, 16th Vermont Infantry—a nine-months regiment formed in the fall of 1862. The regiment’s term of service was nearly over when they were sent to Gettysburg to repulse Pickett’s charge on July 3rd, 1863. Sidney was the son of Amos May (1829-1846) and Lucy Maria Warren (1806-1916). After her first husband died, Lucy married William Estabrook May (1813-1879). From the letter, we learn that Sidney is recuperating from his wound in a field hospital near Gettysburg where he is assisted by his half-brother William—a civilian who has temporarily left his business. After the war, Sidney married Julia Bannes (1850-1937) and resided in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he worked as a clerk in a tin store....
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...A LETTER TO GRANDPA Dear grandpa, I am so happy when I got your letter, I haven’t heard from you for quite a long time, I miss you so much. We are doing great, hope you are the same grandpa. I have read your opinions about the Vietnam War and I have some serious discussion about this. I hope you will understand my perspectives and not forcing me to be conscripted to go to fight in Vietnam. To start with, as you know that South Vietnam seemed to be under attack from communism, with its political, economic and social implications therefore it requested for USA and Australia’s supports. Moreover, we were willing to help because we don’t more countries to become communist like a domino effect and it might affect our country’s policies. Grandpa, do you get why did Australia even agree to become involved? It’s such a bad idea. Australia fight in Vietnam because our biggest ally – USA did and we want to make sure they stay bound to us if we need them to help us in the future (in addition as we formed ANZUS that means alliances have to help each other’s). However, in this case fighting is not a good choice because it will have bad effects on the relationships and in general of those countries. One of the reasons is Vietnam didn’t do anything to us, as if declaimed war or anything that require us to fight, to protect our homes; this case they just want to be communist. Australia was sort of got influenced by the America. I think Vietnam has the right to choose between capitalism...
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...hired the best assassins. I know you love him very much, and I just heard that he’s gone. If it’s true, I’m writing this letter to express how greatly sorry I am for your sorrow. I’ll be your spy, I’ll help you avenge your son’s death as I’m always your loyal servant. Let bring the war to those two kingdoms and rain punishments on them. Before you brought us everything we now have, I’ll always remember us as peasants who you recruited to lead people to rebel against the cruel kings. You changed our fates for greatness, and for that, I’ll always be grateful. Your servant, Daneer Then the king of Sessiah put the rolled parchment in a pigeon’s neck that he kept in a cage. He held the pigeon then went to the window and set it...
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...Home Poetry Book Contest Poetry Book Contest Brick Road Poetry Book Contest Michael Meyerhofer was selected as the winner of the 2010 Brick Road Poetry Book Contest for his manuscript entitled, Damnatio Memoriae. The 4 additional finalists were: Rupert Fike, Lotus Buffet Grey Held, Two-Star General Jamie Thomas, Etch and Blur Toni Thomas, Chosen Jason Schossler, Mud Cakes (scheduled for publication elsewhere) 4 of our finalists, all but Jason Schossler, are scheduled to be published by Brick Road Press. *** The first place winner receives a publication contract with Brick Road Poetry Press and $1000 prize, publication in both print and ebook formats, and 25 copies of the printed book. We may also offer publication contracts to the top finalists. Adhere to all the "general submission" manuscript guidelines. (provided below) Entry fee $25, payable through the online submission manager. If sending hard copy, please include a Check or money order to "Brick Road Poetry Press, Inc." Deadline: November 1, submission accepted starting August 1. Submit via the Brick Road Poetry Press Submission Manager Manuscript Guidelines * Book-length poetry manuscripts only. * Simultaneous submissions accepted, provided we are immediately informed if the manuscript is accepted elsewhere. * Original collection of 50 to 100 pages of poetry, excluding cover page, contents, acknowledgments, etc. * Single sided, single spaced. We prefer no more than one poem...
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...Transmittal letters often accompany reports and inform readers of a report's context. Typically, the letter includes information not found in the report. For example, the letter contains information about the particular project and/or due dates. A Transmittal Letter is a business letter and should be formatted accordingly; that is, you should include the recipient's address, your address, a salutation and closing. Depending on the project, you may also need to include contact information. Always check with your instructor to determine whether or not you should attach a transmittal letter to your report. In Finance, a Letter of Transmittal is a document used by a security holder to accompany certificates surrendered in an exchange or other corporate action. A Letter of Transmittal may also be a distribution list with the recipients of a memo, report or contract. A transmittal letter accompanies a document and explains what the document is, why it should receive the reader's consideration, and what the reader should do with it. A transmittal or cover letter accompanies a larger item, usually a document. The transmittal letter provides the recipient with a specific context in which to place the larger document and simultaneously gives the sender a permanent record of having sent the material. Transmittal letters are usually brief. The first paragraph describes what is being sent and the purpose for sending it. A longer transmittal letter may summarize key elements...
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...four chapters of coursework covered in the textbook and three of the assignments identified on the on-line WebCT page. The course of instruction is now 37.5% complete. Work Completed The work that has been assigned since the beginning of class, August 20, 2012, has been on time and organized. I have been busy with the work that has been assigned and have been studying to keep up. Assignments The first assignment was the tone assignment, the second was the e-mail assignment, and the third was the business letter assignment. These three assignments are outlined in the table below indicating the date each was due and the grade received. Each of these assignments was submitted before the due date and great effort was put into each one as demonstrated by my grades. I am steadily improving and have made a goal to get a 50/50 on an assignment. Assignment |Date Due |Grade | |Tone |August 30, 2012 |40/50 | |E-mail |September 7, 2012 |41/50 | |Business Letter |September 14, 2012 |45/50 | | Quizzes The quizzes that have been assigned have been completed on time. The three quizzes completed are outlined in the table below indicating the date due and the grade received. Each of the quizzes that were completed before the due date. I have put much effort into each quiz and I make sure that I dedicate the same amount of studying time for each one. Quizzes |Date Due |Grade | |1 |August 30, 2012 |30/30 | |2...
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...Setting up Lightroom 5 * Click the icon located in the center of the Desktop. * Once open tether the camera to Lightroom 5. Click File > Tethered Capture > Start Tethered Capture (Note: make sure the camera is connected to the usb cable and computer. * The Tethered Capture Settings window will open. I have already set up where it will be save. Just click ok. * You will notice a new pop up. Check to ensure that the camera is noticed. If it isn’t noticed it will look like the screen below. Take a practice shot. You should notice a new photo popped up in the bottom of the screen in the thumbnail section. * Make sure that you are in the Print Module. Located in the top right side of the screen. * Once in the Print Module look at the center left side of the screen. You will see Template browser. Under Users Templates will be the different settings. All of the photo, with the exception of the 8.5 x 11 size prints will be on 5 x 7 paper. * Once you pick the photo size look at the gray screen where the portraits display. On the top left side of the gray screen will be some text that start with Page 1 of 1. Below the Page 1 of 1 text look to see if the paper size is correct for the template you selected. Then look below the size and ensure that the Canon Printer is listed. Note if any other printer is listed, you need to call me. * Once the size is picked, look at the lower right of the screen and click Print. Clicking...
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...several different audiences, including undergraduate and graduate students. The organization of this manual is a logic sequence of chapters including both business communication and correspondence. The first part is dedicated to business communication and the second to business correspondence. The special features found in this edition are: 1. Examples of effective letter writing. Studies have shown students studying written business communication can learn as much, if not more, from ineffective examples of written communication as they do from effective examples. 2. Varied application problems in the writing-oriented chapters. The number of problems has been increased. While the majority of problems require the writing of a letter or report, some are designed to give students an opportunity to develop the often overlooked skill of editing. 3. Many new application problems in the non-writingoriented chapters. 4. New topics, such as nonverbal communication language, various types of speeches and presentations. 4 Part 1 BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE 1. The Business Letter 1.1. The Lay-Out of the Letter Subordinated to the aim envisaged by the...
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...COPIER CONFUSION CASE STUDY Abstract The Business Company, Inc., badly needed new copying machines. The company had 20 machines, but they were old and copy quality was poor. They broke down frequently. And to change paper size from 8.5 x 11 in. to legal-size, the user had to remove one paper tray containing 8.5 x 11 in. paper and replace it with a tray containing legal-size paper. Newer machines had two trays, one for each paper size, that permitted changing paper size at the push of a button without changing paper trays. The company’s purchasing agent, thought this would be a labor-saving feature and decided to include it in a specification for purchase of new machines. The copying machine industry called this feature, “dual-cassette” design. John Richards, the company’s purchasing agent, thought this would be a labor-saving feature and decided to include it in a specification for purchase of new machines. The copying machine industry called this feature, “dual-cassette” design. The Business Company issued an invitation for bids for purchase and maintenance of 20 replacement machines. The solicitation included a specification that called for a machine that would permit “copying both 8.5 x 11 in. and legal-size paper without manually changing the paper trays.” The term dual cassette did not appear in the specification. John received bids from several companies, including Copies Incorporated, a reputable manufacturer...
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...PROJ598 – Contract and Procurement Management Copier Confusion The Business Company, Inc., badly needed new copying machines. The company had 20 machines, but they were old and copy quality was poor. They broke down frequently. And to change paper size from 8.5 x 11 in. to legal-size, the user had to remove one paper tray containing 8.5 x 11 in. paper and replace it with a tray containing legal-size paper. Newer machines had two trays, one for each paper size, that permitted changing paper size at the push of a button without changing paper trays. John Richards, the company’s purchasing agent, thought this would be a labor-saving feature and decided to include it in a specification for purchase of new machines. The copying machine industry called this feature, “dual-cassette” design. The Business Company issued an invitation for bids for purchase and maintenance of 20 replacement machines. The solicitation included a specification that called for a machine that would permit “copying both 8.5 x 11 in. and legal-size paper without manually changing the paper trays.” The term dual cassette did not appear in the specification. John received bids from several companies, including Copies Incorporated, a reputable manufacturer. Copiers had greeted the invitation for bids with great pleasure. Their inventory included 30 of their Model 125 copying machines, which they were phasing out. The Model 125 had only one tray, which held 8.5 x 11 in. and legal-size paper, but legal-size paper...
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...HW #3: For Tuesday, Feb 8th … If you encounter financial terms with which you are not familiar, the Glossary provided on the Yahoo! Finance website at http://biz.yahoo.com/f/g/ may be of help. 1. Read Sections 5.6 through 5.10 in Chapter 5 – Evaluating a Single Project and Sections 13.1 through 13.4 in Chapter 13 – The Capital Budgeting Process from the course textbook. Note, as mentioned in class, the error in the definition of “EBIT” on page 552 in Chapter 13 which should read “Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.” Also, in Example 13-3 at the bottom of page 556, leverage, λ, is erroneously called the “debt-equity ratio” whereas it should be called the “debt fraction” or the “debt-to-capital” ratio. 2. Answer Questions 5-12, 5-14, 5-16, 5-17, 5-46, 5-47 and 5-54 found at the end of Chapter 5. Write up your answers, showing all work, neatly and concisely on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Be sure your name appears at the top of each page and staple multiple pages together. Submit your answers at the beginning of class. Late submittals will not be accepted. All work is to be your own, consistent with the University Honor Council’s Guide to Academic Integrity. 3. Read “Assessing a Company’s Future Financial Health” (HBS 9-911-412) handed out in class and then complete the financial analysis of SciTronics by filling in the blanks on pages 6 through 10. Then complete The Case of the Unidentified Industries on pages 10 and 11. Explain your choices in The Case of the Unidentified Industries in...
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...business letter It is used to communicate ideas in a formal way between people and/or companies on a professional level. Meaning Business letters are formal letters used for business-to-business, business-to-client, or client-to-business correspondence. parts Date & Sender's Address * The first line of a business letter should be the date the letter was written or completed. Directly underneath the date is the sender's address. Do not include the sender's name here. Sometimes the sender's address is listed on a letterhead, in which case the address should not be repeated under the date. Recipient's Address * If known, the recipient's address should include the name of the person to whom the letter is directed. You should also include a title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Dr.) in front of the name. If you are including the country with the address, capitalize the country name. Salutation * The salutation should be the same as the name written with the recipient's address, followed by a colon. It is fine to only use the first name if you personally know the person and you typically refer to her by her first name. If you do not know the recipient's name, it is fine to use the salutation, "To Whom it May Concern." Body * The body of the letter should be formally written. Use single-spaced lines, except between paragraphs, where a double-spaced line should be inserted. The closing paragraph should summarize what was previously stated throughout the letter. Closing ...
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