Dear DuchessEdits,

Thank you for completing the sample document. I appreciate your attention to detail and your helpful suggestions to think and write better.  You have demonstrated strong editorial skills and you are a clear communicator.  These are much needed skills for my project. It was a tough decision, but I decided to go with another editor.  All three of you are strong editors recommended by Patti, which made deciding difficult. One consolation is that I have a sample of your work for potential future projects. 

 I appreciate the time you have taken and wish you well as you offer your service to others. I am planning to do more writing for publication, so it is good to know your service is an option for future editorial needs.

Good luck with your work  and happy editing!
Best regards,
Mary-Catherine