| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | acceptance | a written agreement to an offer |
| 2. | acknowledgment | a written confirmation of receipt |
| 3. | admonition | a written caution or rebuke |
| 4. | advisory | an official written warning |
| 5. | alert | a written warning notice |
| 6. | announcement | a public written statement |
| 7. | answer | a written reply |
| 8. | apology | a written expression of regret |
| 9. | appeal | a written urgent request |
| 10. | application | a formal written request |
| 11. | billet-doux | a romantic written note |
| 12. | bulletin | a brief official announcement |
| 13. | card | a brief written greeting |
| 14. | certification | a written official confirmation |
| 15. | chain mail | a message forwarded repeatedly |
| 16. | circular | a notice sent to many people |
| 17. | citation | an official written summons or notice |
| 18. | communication | a conveyed written message |
| 19. | communiqué | an official public statement |
| 20. | complaint | a written statement of grievance |
| 21. | condolence | a written expression of sympathy |
| 22. | correspondence | written exchange of messages |
| 23. | declaration | a formal written statement |
| 24. | demand | a written forceful request |
| 25. | denial | a written refusal or contradiction |
| 26. | deposition | a sworn written testimony |
| 27. | description | a written account of something |
| 28. | directive | a written official instruction |
| 29. | dispatch | an official written message |
| 30. | document | a written paper or file |
| 31. | draft | a preliminary written version |
| 32. | an electronic written message | |
| 33. | an electronic written message | |
| 34. | epistle | a formal or literary written message |
| 35. | facsimile | a faxed document |
| 36. | fan mail | admiring messages from supporters |
| 37. | fax | a document sent electronically by phone |
| 38. | filing | a submitted official document |
| 39. | greeting card | a card with a personal message |
| 40. | grievance | a written formal complaint |
| 41. | guidance | written advice or direction |
| 42. | hate mail | hostile written messages |
| 43. | hint | a brief written suggestion |
| 44. | instant message | a real-time electronic message |
| 45. | instruction | a written direction |
| 46. | invitation | a written request to attend |
| 47. | license | a written official permission |
| 48. | love note | a romantic written message |
| 49. | sent written communications | |
| 50. | mandate | a written official command |
| 51. | manifesto | a public written declaration of beliefs |
| 52. | memo | a brief workplace message |
| 53. | memorandum | a brief official written message |
| 54. | message | a written communication |
| 55. | missive | a formal written communication |
| 56. | narrative | a written account of events |
| 57. | newsletter | a regular informational mailing |
| 58. | note | a short written message |
| 59. | notice | a written announcement |
| 60. | notification | a written formal alert |
| 61. | objection | a written expression of disagreement |
| 62. | offer | a written proposal to provide something |
| 63. | order | a written command |
| 64. | paper | a written document |
| 65. | permit | a written authorization |
| 66. | petition | a written request with signatures |
| 67. | plea | a written earnest request |
| 68. | post | mailed written communication |
| 69. | postcard | a short mailed card message |
| 70. | proclamation | an official public declaration |
| 71. | proposal | a written plan or offer |
| 72. | protest | a written statement of opposition |
| 73. | rebuke | a written expression of disapproval |
| 74. | recommendation | a written endorsement of someone |
| 75. | reference | a written recommendation |
| 76. | refusal | a written rejection |
| 77. | rejection | a written refusal |
| 78. | reminder | a written prompt to remember |
| 79. | reply | a written response |
| 80. | reprimand | a written formal rebuke |
| 81. | request | a written appeal for something |
| 82. | response | a written answer |
| 83. | salutation | a written greeting |
| 84. | SMS | a mobile text message |
| 85. | statement | a written declaration |
| 86. | submission | a written item submitted for review |
| 87. | subpoena | a legal order to appear |
| 88. | summons | an official order to appear |
| 89. | telegram | a message sent by telegraph |
| 90. | testimonial | a written statement of support |
| 91. | testimony | a written statement of evidence |
| 92. | text | written words of a message |
| 93. | thank-you note | a written expression of thanks |
| 94. | threat | a written warning of harm |
| 95. | tip | a brief written suggestion |
| 96. | ultimatum | a final written demand |
| 97. | verification | a written proof or confirmation |
| 98. | warning | a written caution |
| 99. | wire | a telegraphic message |
| 100. | writ | a formal written legal order |