dear sir,

　　please consider me as an applicant for the position of an assistant secretary in your bank which is advertised in . i am twenty-four years of age and graduate of the tokyo commercial university, where i have completed the four-year course. besides, i have had two year"s training in stenography, and typewriting and also studied the english language, including a year of business english. i have also completed, with a grade of a. a year"s course in business practice, but i have had no experience in office work outside our university.
in regard to my character and general ability, i refer you to mr. alden b. russel, president of the tokyo commercial university, and mr. . newell, dean of the business administration faculty.
i should welcome a personal interview.

　　yours faithfully