You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter - explain why you need this time off - give details of when you want this time off - say who can do your work when you are away.

Dear Sir, It has been over a year since I

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went on vacation. I am, hereby writing to inform you that I would like to proceed on 21 days of annual leave.

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will allow me time to relax my brain and regenerate. I have attached the leave request form to

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letter. There, you will see that, I am expecting, upon your approval,

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my holiday on the 1st day of

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month. My plan is to be away as stated in the request form and I should be back on the 22nd day of the same month.

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I will be on holiday, I can still be contacted regarding activities that require my exclusive attention. In my absence, I would like Tom to act in my capacity.

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, as previously stated, I will be available to support him in whatever capacity I may be needed. Faith and Paul will

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be available to assist Tom. Faith will coordinate my tasks at the south terminal while Paul will take care of the North wing. They will both report to Tom. I look forward to a prompt and positive response from you soonest. Yours faithfully Harry.