We are not 'dears' and you should not use that term with your manager, either, if you wish to keep your job. Dear Mr [surname], Please give me annual leave of 30 days from October 18th to November 16th for my working period May 23, 2009 to May 23, 2010. I would like to ask for permission to return early from vacation on November 1st .
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