[Date]
[Addressee]
Dear [Name]:
Having been away from the office for a few days, we didn't
read your letter of [date] until today.
While we are sure the person you wrote to me about wouldn
't warrant the recommendation you gave unless he is truly
exceptional, we believe it would be unfair to him to set up
an interview at this time.
We have just had to lay-off employees, so there is no way
that we could justify hiring someone new under those
circumstances. We anticipate that business should
improve over the next six months, but for now, the timing
is off.
We are sorry to have to disappoint you. You know, under
the right circumstances, we are always looking for bright
people with potential.
Thank you for thinking of us.
Very truly yours,
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