“用书信的”较为贴切的英文表达可以是“in the form of a letter” 或者 “by means of a letter” ,具体使用要根据语境来定。
“in the form of a letter”强调以书信这种形式,例如:The information was conveyed in the form of a letter.(信息是以书信的形式传达的。 )
“by means of a letter”侧重于通过书信这种方式,例如:He expressed his gratitude by means of a letter.(他通过书信表达了他的感激之情 。)