G. S. Tile Company

Fujian, People’s Republic of China

February 25, 2000

Gentlemen:

We are pleased to inquire about the availability of ceramic tile samples for presentation to one of our esteemed client-firms located in the American Southwest. Our client is a reliable and well-respected distributor of decorative tiles to major builders and contractors throughout several American states.

Our client-firm is likely to purchase large quantities of your high quality tile products and, if satisfied with terms and conditions, will do so on a repeat-purchase basis.

The specifications of the samples, which we would prefer that you ship to us by air-freight, are as follows:

  1. Dimensions: Approximately 5 inch x 5 inch (˝ scaled-down samples will suffice)

  2. Quantity: A mixed selection of 15 to 25 tiles

  3. Colors: Beige, Off-White, Brown, Ivory, Other Earth-Tones

  4. International ISO Standards / Fire-Resistant / Crack-Resistant

  5. Shapes: Floor Tiles, Wall Tiles, in Traditional or Contemporary Spanish Designs, if possible

  6. Characteristics: Matching Earth-Tones for Modern Living Rooms, Entry Halls and Baths.

  7. A Catalogue of your full range of decorative ceramic tile products.

Transnational is prepared to remit to G. S. standard air freight charges for these items as long as normal shipping fees for a representative sampling of your products, as specified above, are not excessive.

You may contact us with an estimate of sample shipping fees and expected date of arrival in New Mexico, at the below-cited coordinates:

Telephone: (505) xxx-xxxx (Mandarin and English) Fax: (505) xxx-xxxx

E-Mail: mioche@hotmail.com

Mail: Transnational Research Associates, PO Box 3916, Las Cruces, NM 88003 USA