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Dear ___ (name):

	Thank you for your generous order received ___ (time period)
which you requested to have shipped immediately and charge to your  
account.

	However, you have probably overlooked the fact that your 
for ____ (period of time) your account has been past due.  Our
policy has always been to suspend credit until all past monies 
are paid.  Therefore, we request that you remit the amount owed
from the previous statements.  

	After receipt of your check, we will promptly ship your
order.

               			Yours truly,



				(name)