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I am writing this letter to express vs I wrote this letter to express

Both these phrases are fine/correct, but they're used in different contexts. "I am writing this letter to express" is used when you're currently in the process of writing the letter. On the other hand, "I wrote this letter to express" is used when you've already completed writing the letter.
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I am writing this letter to express

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you are currently in the process of writing the letter.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of writing the letter is currently happening.

Examples:

  • I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for your help.
  • I am writing this letter to express my concerns about the recent changes.
  • Mar 2, 2010 ... When writing a formal letter (eg to the editor of a newspaper) does it sound ok to start with "I am writing this letter to express my opinion..." ?
  • Feb 29, 2024 ... I am writing this letter to express my disappointment in the Editorial Board's decision to endorse my candidacy for vice president of the Student Government ...
  • Jan 5, 2022 ... I am writing this letter to express my support for a positive outcome regarding the proposed splitting and subsequent donation to Habitat ...
  • Jun 22, 2020 ... I am writing this letter to express my frustration about the things that are happening in my community today, things that I hope are no ...
  • Freddie: "Hello my name is Freddie. I am a patient at Genesis Counseling Services. I am writing this letter to express my views on how Genesis has helped ...
  • I am writing this letter to express my concerns over the direction that the CFTC appears to be heading in the consideration to approve the Eurex application ...
  • I am writing this letter to express my sincere gratitude for the contribution made by my coach to improve and enhance my life. Dear Mr. Canfield,. I am ...
  • I am writing this letter to express my wholehearted support of the proposed Dish. Network / Direct TV merger. I have been a Dish customer since 1997. I have ...
  • I am writing this letter to express my strong opposition to allowing motorized vehicles on DNR lands near Red Mountain and Sumas Mountain. First of all, as ...
  • I am writing this letter to express my support for school choice in Knoxville. For the past twenty-eight years, I have had the honor of supporting children ...

I wrote this letter to express

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you have already completed writing the letter.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of writing the letter has been completed.

Examples:

  • I wrote this letter to express my deepest condolences.
  • I wrote this letter to express my appreciation for your support.
  • Nov 29, 2021 ... Hello. This is Komatsuna Cona. I wrote this letter to express my gratitude to all of you. Thank you very much.
  • Jan 20, 2023 ... I wrote this letter to express my long overdue gratitude [for all your help], and I would also like to share some memories. And continue ...
  • So when I returned home, I wrote this letter to express my anger, edited here for discretion and use by others, as desired, for your own “anger script”. “F ...
  • Dec 21, 2023 ... I wrote this letter to express thanks to my cousin; it's not enough for what she has done in my life, but a small token of gratitude from my ...
  • Sep 3, 2014 ... "I wrote this letter to express my fears and how much I love them," said Gladys. She added that she felt it was easier to express her true ...
  • Sep 2, 2024 ... I wrote this letter to express boldly, my gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Franklin and Project Know Thy Self International for the ...
  • Apr 23, 2021 ... I wrote this letter to express how happy am I with you, how lucky am I to have you. I love you because I love you. It would be impossible not to love you.
  • So I wrote this letter to express my appreciation of the job your crew did washing my Trex deck last week. They showed up right on schedule, explained ...
  • I wrote this letter to express my feelings and try to come to terms with the situation. I never sent it, but it helped me to get closure and move on, maybe ...

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