personal correspondence

One-on-one written exchange

Personal correspondence is private written communication between individuals—letters, emails, or messages not intended for public view.

The phrase often appears in legal or archival contexts: The collection includes his personal correspondence with family members.

It contrasts with official or business correspondence, emphasizing the intimate or informal nature of the exchange.

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email · pen · intimate · pen and ink · postcard · wax seal · return address · family archives · heartfelt · confessions · private thoughts · anecdotes · stationery · text message · calligraphy · ink stains · envelope · sealed envelope

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Opposites
individualization vs. mass distribution

personal correspondencemass mailing

Large-scale postal distribution

bulk mail · junk mail · spam · form letter · circular

private vs. public communication

personal correspondencepress release

Official statement for media

public announcement · open letter · broadcast · public notice · public record

informal vs. formal communication

personal correspondenceofficial correspondence

Authorized written communications

business correspondence · legal notice · formal communication · legal filing

Family

personal, correspondence, person, persons, personally, personality, personalities, personalize, personalized

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G