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Dear _________________:
A rumor has recently come to my attention. According to this rumor, _________________. While I do not ordinarily address this kind of gossip, this particular rumor is so destructive to our company's morale that I feel I must respond to it.
Please be advised that this rumor is absolutely false. _________________. There are only _________________ people in this organization who are in a position to know whether a move of this sort is planned. Any one of us would be glad to speak directly to any employee who is interested in the truth. You may call _________________ for further information.
Please do not spread this rumor; enough damage has already been done. If you hear the rumor again, please ask the individual who has repeated it to call me personally and get the facts.
Sincerely,
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