enclosed herewith vs please find the attached

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in business correspondence to refer to additional components of a message. 'Enclosed herewith' is a formal and traditional phrase, while 'please find the attached' is a more modern and direct option.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal business correspondence to indicate that something is included with the message.

"enclosed herewith"

It is used to inform the recipient that a document or item is enclosed with the message. It is more formal and traditional in style.

Examples:

Please find the contract enclosed herewith.
Enclosed herewith is the report you requested.
Enclosed herewith are the necessary documents.
Enclosed herewith is a copy of my resume.
Enclosed herewith you will find the invoice.

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The text of Annex V should be replaced by a new text comprising two different annexes respectively numbered V and VI, which is being enclosed herewith.
"Enclosed herewith," comma,
Please find enclosed herewith the details about the hotel and prices.
Enclosed herewith and served upon you by United States Mail relative to the above matter please find the following: Notice of Motion and Motion;

Alternatives:

Attached herewith
Enclosed with this email
Attached with this message
Enclosed for your reference
Attached for your review

This phrase is correct and commonly used in business emails to indicate that a document is attached to the message.

"please find the attached"

It is a more direct and modern way to inform the recipient that a document is attached to the email. It is commonly used in business correspondence.

Examples:

Please find the attached invoice for your review.
Please find the attached file as requested.
Please find the attached document.
Please find the attached report.
Please find the attached presentation.

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Aug 16, 2021 ... When you reply to the interview invitation, you can use the phrase 'please find the attached' to let the interviewer know that you're attaching ...
Aug 4, 2017 ... Eric- for our discussion this afternoon, please find the attached figure which presents supplemental drilling locations.

Alternatives:

Attached is
Attached herewith
Attached for your reference
Enclosed for your review
Attached for your information

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