特此问候
2. 问候朋友的母亲 Inquiring after the health of a friend’s mother
Dear [Mr. Wang],
I felt very sorry indeed when I heard of [your mother]’s illness, and am anxious to know how [she] is of late. Under a separate cover I am sending [her a box of assorted biscuits] with my best regards.
Sincerely yours
亲爱的[王先生]：
听说您的母亲身体欠安，深表忧虑。不知令堂近况如何，实为惦念。随信另寄上
[什锦饼干一盒]，并致以最良好的问候。
您忠诚的
[吴洋]
3. 祝贺朋友病愈 Congratulations on someone’s recovery
Dear [Jane]:
I learn, with very great pleasure, that the illness which has so cruelly caused great anxiety among your relatives and all those who know you has changed for the better and that you are now recovering, for which I therefore desire to congratulate you warmly.
I hope that you will soon be completely restored to health.
Yours sincerely
亲爱的[简]：
在您患病的这一期间内，亲戚朋友无不为你挂虑，听到你的病已有好转，并已逐渐痊愈，十分快慰，特地向你祝贺。
望你早日完全痊愈。
4. 慰问丧偶的朋友 A letter of inquiring to those who lost their husband or wife
Dear [Mrs. Harper],