Last fall the school sent out a letter seeking to buy more homes.

And the letter did seek to identify a common ground for starting discussions.

He wrote letters seeking financial assistance and volunteers to help the Texas cause.

There was a letter seeking a balance statement from a Caribbean bank.

Still, the letter sought a small sum of money as a contribution to Qaeda operations.

The Pope's letter, excerpted below, sought to stake out ground on which church and many women can stand together.

The letter sought further details of the photo offer, as well as sample photographs.

Those letters also sought information about requests that colleges and universities make of lenders, according to the companies.

His letter indicated that he was not committed to rebellion and sought a peaceful settlement.

The letter sought minimum donations of $35 from readers, as well as feedback.