Where Do I write hand delivered

FreddieM

I want to hand in a letter of appeal to my employers, can anyone advise whether I write it on the envelope or the letter or both, and where do I write it. I hope this is the write forum, if not I apologise

InsideInsurance

Why do you need to write it anywhere? The lack of a stamp or post marks on the envelope would illustrate it hasnt been posted

FreddieM

I want to ensure it is known that it was hand delivered because of the content and it has to be in by 1700 today

RuthnJasper

Hi Freddie,

On the envelope, write "Hand-delivered" in the top-right corner where you would normally place the stamp. On the letter, write "By hand" below the recipient's address, e.g.:

Miss E. RuthnJasper
Jasper's House of Pain and Pleasure
11 Portland Place
LONDON
WC2 1AB

BY HAND

27 June 2014

Dear Miss RuthnJasper,

Thank you for your letter....

Hope this helps. Best of luck with your letter! x

FreddieM

Thank you very very much x

InsideInsurance

One place is as good as the next.

Arguably on the letter itself is better as depending on where you are sending it etc the envelope may be discarded before it gets to the recipient.

On the flip side of cause anyone can write "Hand Delivered" on a letter and then post it anyway.

Often marking an envelope as Private and Confidential may prevent post rooms from opening it/ discarding the envelope but not always

brightonman123

can you get someone to witness you handing it over? or ask for a signed note, acknowledging receipt.

FreddieM

brightonman123 wrote: »

can you get someone to witness you handing it over? or ask for a signed note, acknowledging receipt.

Yes I did have a witness and also surprisingly, got a stamped receipt, so that part has gone well, thank you to all that offered advice ;-)

Gingernutty

You should write "By Hand" or "Hand Delivered" with the date underneath at the top right hand of the envelope where the stamp would have gone.