with reference to the trailing mail vs with reference to the previous mail

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'With reference to the trailing mail' is used when referring to the most recent email in a chain, while 'with reference to the previous mail' is more general and can refer to any email that was sent before the current one.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 974 views

with reference to the trailing mail

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the most recent email in a chain.

This phrase is used when you want to specifically mention the email that comes after the current one in a chain of emails.

Examples:

With reference to the trailing mail, I have attached the updated report.
Please see the changes made in the document with reference to the trailing mail.

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with reference to the trailing mail
Color pad with reference to the painted facades.
She bookmarked every page with reference to the witnesses.
That is, in formula, with reference to the figure above.
Reflection is conducted with reference to the key words diglossia, bilinguismo, dilalia.
Investments in ICT technologies with reference to the B2B.
High accuracy of the mesurement with reference to the non linearity, repeatability and hysteresis.
Drug therapy has been studied extensively with reference to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
This year a biennial edition has been realized with reference to the years 2015 - 2016.
These reductions are established with reference to the agricultural components applicable to non-preferential trade.
A summary of arrangements implemented to ensure mainstreaming of horizontal policy objectives, with reference to the content of the Partnership Agreement.
Implementation shall be audited with reference to the SA8000 [13] guidance on 'Remuneration'.
These adjustments were made with reference to the actual profit of the related importers.
Opposition should be met with reference to the rapidly increasing support practice of the US government.
It shall give unsuccessful candidates the reasons for their rejection with reference to the selection and award criteria.
This analysis was conducted over successive reports with reference to the historical performance of SAS and to other industry benchmarks.
We welcome the principle of amendment with reference to the Charter.
The analysis must therefore be made with reference to the amount of corporation tax due.
The proposal should therefore definitely be rejected with reference to the principle of subsidiarity.
We have voted no, with reference to the principle of subsidiarity.
The extent of that release shall be defined with reference to the provisions to which it applies.

Alternatives:

with reference to the latest email
with reference to the most recent email

with reference to the previous mail

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to any email that was sent before the current one.

This phrase is more general and can refer to any email that was sent before the current one, not necessarily the most recent one.

Examples:

With reference to the previous mail, I would like to clarify a few points.
Please find the requested information with reference to the previous mail.

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with reference to the previous mail
Color pad with reference to the painted facades.
She bookmarked every page with reference to the witnesses.
That is, in formula, with reference to the figure above.
Reflection is conducted with reference to the key words diglossia, bilinguismo, dilalia.
Investments in ICT technologies with reference to the B2B.
High accuracy of the mesurement with reference to the non linearity, repeatability and hysteresis.
Drug therapy has been studied extensively with reference to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
This year a biennial edition has been realized with reference to the years 2015 - 2016.
These reductions are established with reference to the agricultural components applicable to non-preferential trade.
A summary of arrangements implemented to ensure mainstreaming of horizontal policy objectives, with reference to the content of the Partnership Agreement.
Implementation shall be audited with reference to the SA8000 [13] guidance on 'Remuneration'.
These adjustments were made with reference to the actual profit of the related importers.
Opposition should be met with reference to the rapidly increasing support practice of the US government.
It shall give unsuccessful candidates the reasons for their rejection with reference to the selection and award criteria.
This analysis was conducted over successive reports with reference to the historical performance of SAS and to other industry benchmarks.
We welcome the principle of amendment with reference to the Charter.
The analysis must therefore be made with reference to the amount of corporation tax due.
The proposal should therefore definitely be rejected with reference to the principle of subsidiarity.
We have voted no, with reference to the principle of subsidiarity.
The extent of that release shall be defined with reference to the provisions to which it applies.

Alternatives:

with reference to the earlier email
with reference to the email sent before

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