I received vs. I've received a letter.
Could somebody tell me which one is right?

1.) On Monday I have received a letter.
2.) On Monday I received a letter.

Thanks.

Question

I received vs. I've received a letter.
Could somebody tell me which one is right?

1.) On Monday I have received a letter.
2.) On Monday I received a letter.

Thanks.

Answer

"On Monday I received a letter" is the correct form. This situation calls for the simple past, "I received."