Networking & Sending spontaneous applications

Currently about to send spontaneous applications via email to many different IB/PE (BB or Boutiques), should I include a motivation letter ?

Including my CV in the attachment is fine, but I rarely see people mentioning Motivation Letters for a first touch contact, any opinions on this ?

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