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Most if not all of my applications are by e-mail. I consider that e-mail a cover letter. What goes in cover letter I write in an e-mail and attach CV. To me, it would be rude to send e-mail with text that point to the text in attachment. But if I write that I apply for such and such and make my case for it, then there is no point in doubling that in separate pdf and attaching it.