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correspondence

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general correspondence file
in letter
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letter
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n. ~ 1. Written communication, especially those sent by courier or post; letters. - 2. The process of communicating in writing.

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Correspondence1 is distinguished from other documents by the fact that it is typically addressed to a specific individual or group, and is intended to be delivered by a third party. Examples include letters2, email, postcards, and telegrams.