You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform. Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter •give details of where and when you left the bag •describe the bag and its contents •suggest how you could get the bag back

Dear Station Manager,    I am writing to report a lost
bag
that I accidentally left on the platform at the station on October 27, 2024. I boarded the fourth train car  departing at 10:30 a.m. and only realized once I was on board that my
bag
had been left behind.  The
bag
Is a medium-sized brown suitcase  with a small logo
on
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the middle. It has a side pocket where I keep a water bottle
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and a tag with my initials on one of the straps. Inside the
bag
, there are some important personal items, including my laptop, a notebook with some notes for work, a charger, and a few personal documents. These items are essential for my daily work, and I would be very grateful for any assistance in retrieving them.  Could you please let me know if the
bag
has been found? I would be happy to pick it up at the station or arrange to have it sent to my address, if possible. I appreciate your help in
this
matter and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you very much for your assistance.    Sincerely,    Sam
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The letter uses clear and appropriate greetings and closings.
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The tone of the letter is respectful and suits the context of a formal request.
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The letter provides a clear description of the lost bag and contents, maintaining reader's understanding.

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