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[Recipient's first and last names]
[Company name]
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Dear [recipient's name]:

I hereby give permission to my employee, Bill Jones, to travel from Charlotte, North Carolina to Atlanta, Georgia, and back to Charlotte, from January 17, 2010 to January 20, 2010. I understand that Bill will be taking three days of paid vacation time during this trip.

Please contact me, should you have questions or need additional information.

Best regards,

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