Answer: A range of other materials was employed in the task of the writing of letters: pens and penknives for cutting and re-cutting quills; feathers of varying types to turn into quills; ink for writing with and its accoutrements, an inkpot or inkhorn for holding the ink, a dust box, sand box or pounce pot for sprinkling sand onto a manuscript in order to blot wet ink; wax, string, floss, ribbons, seals and signets used for sealing correspondence.
Step-by-step explanation:
These are the general rules you should follow to write a letter:
Choose the right type of paper.
Use the right formatting.
Choose between block or indented form.
Include addresses and the date.
Include a salutation.
Write the body of your letter.
Include a complimentary close.
List additional information.