Personal Reference Letter Samples

PERSONAL REFERENCE LETTER SAMPLES

These letters of reference should be typed on personal or business letterhead.

Sample #1

Board of Directors

To: The Board of Directors

I write in support of the co-1‐op application of (Name).

I have known (Name) for over 12 years. I met (Name) through a mutual acquaintance in

1993. At the time, I was employed as a Manager at (Company Name) and (Name)’s friend

was working as an intern in the same office. Consequently, I saw (Name) from time to time

at various office events and functions. We quickly became close friends. Over the next few

years, while I attended graduate school, I lived outside the New York City area. However,

my wife (then girlfriend) remained a resident of Manhattan, and she and (Name) became

(Name) in countless ways. For example, (Name) is one of the few people to whom my wife

and I would entrust to take care of 3-1‐year old son. Obviously, I have a great deal of faith in

(Name) and trust her without reservation.

I should also point out that (Name) would be an ideal neighbor. She is generous, thoughtful,

immaculately clean and quiet. She is also an extremely interesting and intelligent person.

Based on the foregoing, it should be obvious that I believe that (Name) would be an ideal

candidate for membership in your co-1‐op and residency in your building. My only regret in

writing this letter is that I have come to suspect that I have been unsuccessful in