Learn how to write an employee appreciation letter with these templates and examples. Download the template for free (PDF or Word).Thank you notes, whether handwritten or sent as an e-mail, are still common today. Check out these three letter templates. In this article, we offer some tips and examples to help you write a great thankyou letter to your manager. As a letterpress printer, I'm one of the many admirers of Benjamin Franklin, born 305 years ago (1706) this coming Monday the 17th. I am so proud of the work we do here, and I am deeply grateful to be part of this extraordinary community.