diff --git a/view/mail_received_eml.tpl b/view/mail_received_eml.tpl
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+
+Dear $username,
+
+	You've received a new private message at $sitename from '$from'.
+
+$title
+
+$body
+
+Please login at $siteurl to read and reply to your private messages.
+
+Thank you,
+	$sitename administrator
+
+ 
+