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i am writing this letter to request to vs this is to request you to

Both phrases are fine/correct; however, they're used in different contexts. The first phrase 'I am writing this letter to request to' is commonly used when the writer wants to explicitly state the purpose of the letter at the beginning. The second phrase 'This is to request you to' is often used to introduce a specific request or instruction in a more formal or direct manner.
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i am writing this letter to request to

This phrase is correct and commonly used to explicitly state the purpose of the letter at the beginning.

This phrase is typically used at the beginning of a letter to clearly indicate the reason for writing the letter.

Examples:

  • I am writing this letter to request to extend the deadline for the project.
  • I am writing this letter to request to reschedule our meeting.
  • I am writing this letter to request to change my subscription plan.
  • I am writing this letter to request to be excused from jury duty on ____/ ____/ ______ because I am a full time mother of a six month year old son.
  • Mar 20, 2014 ... I am writing this letter to request to publish my press release about recent locality. Through your esteemed newspaper I would like create ...
  • i am (your name) from (your address) would like to greet you a good day. i am writing this letter to request to you to exempt me for my tuition fees because (state  ...
  • i am (your name) from (your address) would like to greet you a good day. i am writing this letter to request to you to exempt me for my tuition fees because (state  ...

Alternatives:

  • I am writing to request an extension for the project.
  • I am writing to request a rescheduling of our meeting.
  • I am writing to request a change in my subscription plan.

this is to request you to

This phrase is correct and commonly used to introduce a specific request or instruction in a formal or direct manner.

This phrase is often used to introduce a specific request or instruction in a more formal or direct manner.

Examples:

  • This is to request you to submit your report by Friday.
  • This is to request you to attend the meeting tomorrow.
  • This is to request you to provide additional information.
  • Last week, the US Secretary of State revealed that the Administration is to request a further 75 million dollars to promote democracy in Iran.
  • If annual accounts are no longer compulsory and thus lost as a source of information, the only remaining possibility is to request the documents prepared for tax purposes.
  • Evidently, the European Union does not have access to the business plan, even though - as we all know from the press - Opel is to request EUR 2.7 billion in State aid.
  • In accordance with Article 12a of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 the Commission is to request the EFSA to deliver its view on the draft review reports by 31 December 2010 at the latest.
  • I believe I'm going to have to request you to accompany me Your Grace.
  • In accordance with Article 25a of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004 the Commission is to request the EFSA to deliver its view on the draft review reports by 31 December 2010 at the latest.
  • In accordance with Article 25a of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004 the Commission is to request the EFSA to deliver its view on the draft review reports by 31 December 2010 at the latest.
  • I entered to request the typewriter.
  • Airspace user representatives shall retain the right to request more consultation.
  • Mr Barón Crespo wrote to me to request that an exhaustive document be drawn up listing all the requests to waive parliamentary immunity and detailing the reactions given to them.
  • Interested parties were given the opportunity to request a hearing, but no such request was made.
  • Most of the delays in responding to requests occur due to a lack of priority given to requests by local tax offices.
  • Mr. Capshaw requests you, Miss.
  • They request you personally, Sire.
  • Lieutenant Commander Winger requests you don't stray from the group.
  • We request you dismiss with prejudice, Your Honor.
  • We request you dismiss with prejudice.
  • That's a request you'd make of anyone.
  • I request you not to interrupt me.
  • Pralor Automated Personnel Unit 6263 requests you identify yourselves.

Alternatives:

  • I kindly request you to submit your report by Friday.
  • I would like to request that you attend the meeting tomorrow.
  • I am requesting you to provide additional information.

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