Guidelines for writing appreciation letters: State what you appreciate and briefly explain why. Students write a letter from Roger to Mrs.Luella Bates Washington Jones. Learn how to write an employee appreciation letter with these templates and examples. Download the template for free (PDF or Word). Sending a thank you letter is a welcome gesture of appreciation. Tips and ideas Focus on one or two ideas that resonate with you and add a few details. Thank you from the deepest recesses of my heart and the epicenter of my soul- for all you have done for me and will continue to do for others. You will find three sample letters below, created for various purposes. We encourage you to personalize them with issues that are important to you.