It is understood that a letter of credit ___5___our favour covering the said shoes should be opened immediately. We wish to point out that ____6____ in the relative L/C must strictly ____7____ the stated in our Sales Confirmation so as to avoid subsequent ____8_____. You may rest assured that we will ____9_____ shipment without delay ___10____receipt of your letter of credit.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to receiving from you further orders.
Yours truly
invoice value underwriter effect as per bear insure premium issued on CIF basis to your account
Lynd & Malory Co. Marcus Square London, E.C. 2 England
Dear Sirs
In reply to your letter of the 3rd November enquiring about the insurance on our CIF offer for Double Offset Ring Spanners made to you on the 20th, we wish to give you the following information.
For transactions concluded ___1___ , we usually ___2___ insurance with The People’s Insurance Company of China against All Risks, as per Ocean Marine Cargo Clauses of The People’s Insurance Company of China, dated the 1st January, 1981. Should you require the insurance to be covered ___3___ Institute Cargo Clauses we would be glad to comply but if there any difference in ___4___ between the two it will be charged ___5___ .
We are also in a position to ___6___ the shipment against any additional risks if you so desire, and the extra premium is to be borne by you. In this case, we shall send you the premium receipt ___7___ by the relative ____8____.
Usually, the amount insured I 110% of the total ____9____ . However, if a higher percentage is required, we may do accordingly but you have to ___10____ the extra premium as well.
We hope our above information will provide you with all the information you wish to know and we are now looking forward to receiving your order.
Yours faithfully
China National imp. & Exp. Corp.
invoice value underwriter effect as per bear insure premium issued on CIF basis to your account
Lynd & Malory Co. Marcus Square London, E.C. 2 England
Dear Sirs,
In reply to your letter of the 3rd November enquiring about the insurance on our CIF offer for Double Offset Ring Spanners made to you on the 20th, we wish to give you the following information.
For transactions concluded ___1___ , we usually ___2___ insurance with The People’s Insurance Company of China against All Risks, as per Ocean Marine Cargo Clauses of The People’s Insurance Company of China, dated the 1st January, 1981. Should you require the insurance to be covered ___3___ Institute Cargo Clauses we would be glad to comply but if there any difference in ___4___ between the two it will be charged ___5___ .
We are also in a position to ___6___ the shipment against any additional risks if you so desire, and the extra premium is to be borne by you. In this case, we shall send you the premium receipt ___7___ by the relative ____8____.
Usually, the amount insured I 110% of the total ____9____ . However, if a higher percentage is required, we may do accordingly but you have to ___10____ the extra premium as well.
We hope our above information will provide you with all the information you wish to know and we are now looking forward to receiving your order.
Yours faithfully
China National imp. & Exp. Corp Answers:
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Letter translation
Dear Sirs,
Thank you for your offer of May 3 for men’s and women’s leather gloves and also for the samples you sent us.
Having looked over your samples, we found both the quality of the leather used and workmanship are up to our requirements. And we are pleased to place the following order with you:
300 pairs of women’s leather gloves in red color Size:No.26 each pair at US$5CIF Hamburg. 200pairs of men’s leather gloves in black. Size: No. 30,each pair at US$6CIF Hamburg.
Our order is subject to your acceptance of our usual terms of payment, within 20days after sight. If this order is executed satisfactorily, we shall be happy to place further orders with you.
Yours faithfully,
China National Import & Export Corp. Manager
Dear Sirs,
The instructions from Browning & Sons, received through our Hong Kong office, we have opened an irrevocable letter of credit for $55,500 in your favor, valid until 30 November next. You have authority to draw on us at 60 days against this credit for the amount of your invoice upon shipment of 2000 tons of Steels to Browning & Sons.
Your drafts must be accompanied by the following documents, which are to be delivered to us against our acceptance of the draft， Bill of Lading in triplicate, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate and Certificate of Origin.
Provided you fulfill the terms of the credit we will accept and pay on maturity the draft presented to us under this credit and if required, provide discounting facilities at current rates.
Dear Sirs,
We owe your name and address to the International Business Department of Bank of China, through whom we learned that you are the manufacturers of Textiles, Pieces Goods and General Merchandise, and also that you are engaging in importing and exporting.
May we introduce ourselves as an Importer of all General Merchandise, Exporter of China Produce, and Manufacturers’ Representative and Commission Agent.
We have been in business since 1923 and can boast having vast and wide experience in all lines we handle.
Our Bankers are Bank of China, and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation of Hong Kong, from whom you will be able to obtain all the information you may require in regard to our business integrity and financial standing.
We shall be grateful if you let us know your trade terms, etc. and forward samples and other helpful literature with a view to getting into business in near future. We hope this letter will be a forerunner to many years of profitable business to both parties and look forward to the pleasure of hearing from you.
敬启者：
感谢贵方5月3日对男女皮手套的订单，(1)同时感谢寄来的样品。(1)经核实，(1)皮质和做工符合我方的要求，(1)我们愿意订购下列货物。(1)
300双红色女士皮手套。(1)26规格成本运费加保险价，(1)每双5美圆。200双红色男士皮手套。(1)26规格成本运费加保险价，(1)每双6美圆。(1) 我方以贵方所接受的付货条款为盼，(1)见信用证20内发货，(1)如果该订单执行顺利，我方将订购更多的货物。(1)
中国进出口公司
敬启着：
布朗宁父子公司的指示以通过香港办事处收到， 我们已开出了以你方为收益人的金额是55，000美圆的不可撤消信用证。 有效期至11月30日。你们有权就布朗宁父子公司的2000吨钢向我按金额开出期限为60天的汇票。 你们的汇票必须随附下列单据， 这些单据将在我们呈兑汇票是提交我们。提单一式三份，商业发票，保险单和原产地证。如你方履行信用证的条款，我方将呈兑并在到期时兑付本信用证项下的汇票。另外，如有要求，我们还可以按现行利率提供贴现的便利。
敬启着
我们从中国银行国际业务部获知贵公司的名称和地址，并了解到贵公司是纺织品、布匹及普通商品的制造商及进出口商。我们愿将自己作为普通商品进出口商、中国农产品出口商、制造商代表和佣金代理商介绍给贵方。我们自1923年经营此业务，并可以毫不夸张声称对所经营的产品有丰富的经验。我们的业务银行为中国银行和香港的汇丰银行。你可向他们了解一切有关我方资信的必要材料。为了不久达成贸易，若能告知贵方的贸易条件并寄送有关印刷品，我方将不胜感激。希望此信能给双方带来长期有益的业务关系并盼答复。
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(1) Establish of L/C
Dear Sirs,
The instructions from Browning &Sons, received through our Hong Kong office, we have opened an __________letter of credit_________$59,900 in your________, valid until 30 November next. You have authority to draw on us at 60 days ________this credit for the amount of you invoice upon shipment of 2000 tons of Steels to Browning & Sons.
Your ________must be accompanied by the following documents, which are to be delivered to us against our acceptance of the draft, Bill of Lading _________triplicate, Commercial________, Insurance Certificate and Certificate of Origin.
Provided you fulfill the terms __________the credit we will accept and pay on maturity the draft presented to us _________this credit and if required, provided discounting facilities _________current rates.
(2) Enquiry
We are ___the market ____a parcel of 5,000 pairs of Chinese Shoes and we, ______, request you to _____us an offer ____CIF Largos basis including 5%_______, indicating terms of______and earliest______
We all______it if you will arrange shipment ___a direct steamer to Largos and send us samples and a brochure.
(3) Offer
We are ____ receipt of your cable dated 25 June. We are now offering you 5000 pairs of Chinese cotton shoes____RMB 3.50 per pair CIFC3% Largos ____shipment during October _______transshipment ____Hong Kong and payment ___L/C ____sight, subject ___your acceptance reaching here ____July 10, Beijing time, Samples and a brochure have been sent ___separate cover.