Lettre-type - Demande de références

Dear [Mr or Mrs or Sirs], We are supplier to [coordonnées de la société X]. This firm has asked us for credit facilities to settle their statements on a quarterly basis. Mr Smith, who is in charge of the buying department at [société X], has told us that you would accept to act as their referees. This is why we take the liberty to contact you in this purpose. Though we have no doubt about their reliability, the economic circumstances being difficult at the moment, we just would like confirmation that their credit rating warrants quarterly settlements of up to [montant]. We would be extremely grateful for an early reply, and can assure you that your answer will remain strictly confidential. We thank you in anticipation for your assistance and shall always be pleased to be of any help to you. Yours sincerely [votre nom][votre fonction]