① I’m sorry I’ve been so slow in answering your letter。。。
② I have the pleasure (honor) to inform (tell) you that。。。
③ I must apologize for my delay in answering your letter。
④ I apologize for not writing to you for so long。
⑤ I was really surprised to receive your letter yesterday。
⑥ It was nice to hear from you again。
⑦ I was sorry to hear that。。。
⑧ Thank you for telling me about。。。
⑨ I hasten to write you a few lines。
⑩ Please excuse this very short note。
I am glad to hear of your continued success。
As I have not heard from you for long, I feel anxious。
I would have written to you before, but I have had so many things to do that I have not had one moment for myself。
I am very glad to hear that you are all enjoying good health。
Your kind letter afforded me much pleasure。
I am obliged for your prompt and gratifying reply。
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