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I am writing a formal letter and want to say "I am following up with you regarding..." but I need to say it more formally.

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With regard to... – Lisa Sep 20 '11 at 1:57

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  1. Subsequent to our meeting...

  2. This is in continuation of...

  3. Further to our conversation on...

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+1 for "Further to...", which I consider to be the archetypal introduction in formal written correspondence, for such contexts. – FumbleFingers Aug 30 '11 at 18:20
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I like the succinctness of "In reference to XYZ."

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Thx for the spelling help @kiamlaluno! :) It is my cryptonite. – Rikon Aug 31 '11 at 1:25
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You meant @aedia λ. :-) – kiamlaluno Aug 31 '11 at 1:29
I did, my mistake! :) – Rikon Aug 31 '11 at 1:36
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Respond is a good word here:

I am responding to you regarding...

I would also recommend the third option in user11761's answer:

Further to our correspondence on...

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