Sample Letter

Dear Genealogical Researcher:

I am requesting sacramental records for the following individuals:

PARISH OR PERSONRECORDAPPROX. DATEADDRESS
John DoeBaptismal1870St. Stephen's in Cincinnati
" "Marriage1888St. James in Cincinnati
Sally DoeBaptismal1870I don't know the parish but her parents lived at 362 Walnut Street in Cincinnati according to the 1870 census at the Public Library.
Joe SmithDeath1893St. Mary's in Piqua

Please find enclosed my check for $25.00 to cover your research fee. I understand that your office can only devote one hour of staff time per letter and in that time you can research no more than ten records (not names). Also, I understand that it will take six to eight weeks to receive a reply from your office.

Sincerely,

John E. Green
18 E. High St.
Arcanum, Ohio 45304