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Wednesday 13 April 2016

Another invoice

Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:44:04
From: Sandra Hays <Sandra.HaysB9@eternal-wedding-design.com>Subject: Prompt response required! Past due inv. #WHK630082
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Hello,

I am showing that invoice WHK630082 is past due.  Can you tell me when this invoice is scheduled
for payment?

Thank you,

Sandra Hays

Accounts Receivable Department

KENNEDY VENTURES PLC

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