A cover letter is a one page letter that a person sends along with his resume. In it, he would give a general description of his abilities, and why he would be a valuable addition to the company to which he is applying for a job. The letter would include his name, address, E Mail and phone nnumber.
Here is a link that illustrates various types of cover letters:
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