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=== How to Write a Letter In Finnish  ===
=== How to Write a Letter In Finnish  ===
====Printable Form Letters====
*A convenient printable form letter is provided here for writing to Finnish speaking parishes.
*A convenient printable form letter is provided here for writing to Swedish speaking parishes.
*You should copy the letter and fill in the appropriate blanks. A separate request form should be used when requesting detailed information on a spouse or child. Make sure you type or neatly print your letter and, when necessary, add any diacritical marks and special characters (such as å, ä, ö) with a pen.


The following pages include Finnish and Swedish form letters, respectively, with English translations in brackets. You should copy the letter and fill in the appropriate blanks. A separate request form should be used when requesting detailed information on a spouse or child. Make sure you type or neatly print your letter and, when necessary, add any diacritical marks and special characters (such as å, ä, ö) with a pen.
====Writing a Letter in English====


*If the form letter does not meet your needs, you may write in English. Your letter should include:  
If the form letter does not meet your needs, you may write in English. Your letter should include:  


::The name and address of the parish
::The name and address of the parish
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Write dates the European way (day-month-year as numerals). For example, for December 10, 1989, you would write 10/12/89.  
Write dates the European way (day-month-year as numerals). For example, for December 10, 1989, you would write 10/12/89.  
===Printable Form Letters===
 
A convenient printable form letter is provided here for writing to Finnish speaking parishes.
A convenient printable form letter is provided here for writing to Swedish speaking parishes.


=== Comments and Suggestions  ===
=== Comments and Suggestions  ===
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