When seeking a letter of recommendation,the body of the request should list all the information the recipient would need to write the recommendation,including the full name and address or email address of the person to whom the recommendation should be sent.

Use the body of the request to list all the information the recipient would need to write the recommendation, including the full name and address or email address of the person to whom the recommendation should be sent. Consider including an updated résumé if you've had significant career advancement since your last contact.