Letter (paper)

Envelope with the only surviving letter written by Joseph Merrick (Elephant Man)

A letter is a physical, written message that one person sends to another person (or group of people), often by mail. [1]

Ancient rulers of nations were probably the first people to send and receive letters.[1] The practice of letter-writing eventually spread to include those who were not leaders of nations.[2]

Since the late 20th century, letter-writing has decreased because new forms of electronic communication have been created, including computers and telephones. However, many people still send letters, such as for business purposes.[1][3]

Since the late 20th century, scholars have begun to spend more time studying the practice of letter-writing academically.[2]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Letter writing". Britannica Kids. Retrieved 22 March 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Letters and Letter Writing". Oxford Bibliographies. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Letter Writing in the Twentieth Century". National Postal Museum. Retrieved 22 March 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)