Writing... Mostly

"Writing... Mostly"

Examples of unclear writing (Sentences taken from
actual letter received by Welfare Department in
Application for Support..)

1. I am forwarding my marriage certificate and six
children. I had seven but one died which was baptized
on a half sheet of paper.

2. I am writing the welfare department to say my baby
was born 2 years old . When do I get my money?

3. Mrs. Jones had not have any clothes for a year and
has been visited regularly by the clergy.

4. I cannot get sick pay. I have six children. Can you
tell me why.

5. I am glad to report that my husband who is missing
is dead.

6. This is my eight child. What are you going to do
about it.

7. Please find for certain if my husband is dead. The
man I am living with can't eat or drink until he knows.

8. I am very much annoyed to find that you have branded
my son illiterate. This is a dirty lie as I was married
a week before he was born.

9. In answer to your letter, I have birth to a boy
weighing ten pounds: I hope this is satisfactory.

10. I am forwarding my marriage certificate and my
three children; one of which is a mistake as you can
see.

11. My husband got his project cut off two weeks ago
and I haven't had any relief since.

12. Unless I get my husband's money pretty soon, I will
be forced to lead an immortal life.

13. You have changed my little boy into a girl. Will
this make any difference.

14. I have no children as my husband is a truck driver
and works night and day.

15. In accordance with your instruction, I have given
birth to twins in the enclosed envelope.

16. I want money as quick as I can get, so I have been
in bed with doctor for two weeks and he doesn't do me
any good. If things don't improve I will have to send
for another doctor.

17. Bill Smith worked for us for six months and when he
left we were happy, we hope this help his caractor.
Received on Sun May 2 08:34:16 2004