Appendix B Flashcards
1
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the president of the United States.
A
Letter and Envelope
The President
The White House Washington, DC 20500-0001
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Madam) President:
Respectfully yours,
2
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the husband (or wife) of the president of the United States?
A
Letter and Envelope
Mr. (or Ms.) (full name)
The White House Washington, DC 20500-0001
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Mrs.) (surname):
Sincerely,
3
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Assistant to the President?
A
Letter and Envelope The Honorable (full name) Assistant to the President The White House Washington, DC 20500-0001
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
4
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Secretary to the President?
A
Letter and Envelope The Honorable (full name) Secretary to the President The White House Washington, DC 20500-0001
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
5
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Secretary to the President (with military rank)?
A
Letter and Envelope
(full rank) (full name) Secretary to the President The White House Washington, DC 20500-0001
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear (rank) (surname):
Sincerely,
6
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Vice President?
A
Letter and envelope:
The Vice President
The White House Washington, DC 20500-0001
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Vice President: Sincerely,
7
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Husband (or Wife) of the Vice President?
A
Letter and Envelope:
Mr. (or Ms.) (full name)
The White House Washington, DC 20500-000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Mrs.) (surname):
Sincerely,
8
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Senate President?
A
Letter and Envelope The Honorable (full name) President of the Senate Washington, DC 20510-0001
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Madam) President: Sincerely,
9
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Chief Justice?
A
Letter and Envelope:
The Chief Justice of the United States The Supreme Court of the United States Washington, DC 20543-0001
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Chief Justice:
Sincerely,
10
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Associate Justice?
A
Letter and Envelope:
Mr. (or Madam) Justice (surname)
The Supreme Court of the United States Washington, DC 20543-0001
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Justice:
Sincerely,
11
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Retired Justice?
A
Letter and Envelope The Honorable (full name) (local address)
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Justice:
Sincerely,
12
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for Presiding Justice?
A
Letter and Envelope
The Honorable (full name) Presiding Justice
(name of the court)
(local address)
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Justice:
Sincerely,
13
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Judge of a Court?
A
Letter and Envelope
The Honorable (full name)
Judge of the (name of court;
if a U.S. district court, give district)
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Judge (surname):
Sincerely
14
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Clerk of a Court?
A
Letter and Envelope
Mr. (or Ms.) (full name) Clerk of the (name of court;
if a U.S. district court, give district). (local address)
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
15
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for an attorney?
A
Letter and Envelope:
Mr. (or Ms.) (full name) Attorney at Law
(local address)
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
16
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the President pro Tempore of the Senate?
A
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) President pro Tempore
of the Senate
United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Senator (surname):
Sincerely,
17
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Committee Chairman, U.S. Senate?
A
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Chairman, Committee on
(name of committee) United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam)
Sincerely,
18
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Subcommittee Chairman U.S. Senate?
A
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Chairman, Subcommittee on
(name of subcommittee) (name of parent committee) United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close: Dear Senator (surname): Sincerely, OR Dear Mr. (or Madam) Chairman: Sincerely, (When incoming correspondence is so signed and pertains to subcommittee business)
19
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a
United States Senator (Washington, DC office)
(Away from Washington, DC)
A
Letter and Envelope: The Honorable (full name) United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-0000 OR The Honorable (full name) United States Senator (local address)
Salutation and Complimentary Close: Dear Senator (surname): Sincerely, Dear Senator (surname): Sincerely,
20
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Senator, Majority (or Minority) Leader
(Washington, DC office) (Away from Washington, DC)
A
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Majority (or Minority) Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-0000
OR
The Honorable (full name)
Majority (or Minority) Leader United States Senate
(local address)
Salutation and Complimentary Close: Dear Senator (surname): Sincerely, Dear Senator (surname): Sincerely,
21
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a United States Senator-elect (Washington, DC office) Away from Washington, DC)?
A
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) United States Senator-elect United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-0000
OR
Mr. (or Ms.) (full name)
United States Senator-elect (local address, if given)
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname): Sincerely,
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname): Sincerely,
22
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Office of a deceased Senator?
A
Letter and Envelope:
Mr. (or Ms.) (Secretary’s full name, if known)
Secretary to the Late Honorable (full name) United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
23
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a former senator?
A
Letter and Envelope: The Honorable (full name) (local address)
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Senator (surname):
Sincerely,
24
Q
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Secretary of the Senate?
A
Letter and Envelope: The Honorable (full name) Secretary of the Senate Washington, DC 20510-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
25
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Secretary or Administrative Assistant to a Senator?
```
Letter and Envelope:
Mr. (or Ms.) (full name) Secretary/Administrative
Assistant to the
Honorable (full name) United States
Senate Washington, DC 20510-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
26
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name)
Speaker of the House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Speaker:
Sincerely,
27
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Committee Chairman?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Chairman, Committee on
(name of committee)
House of Representatives
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Chairman:
Sincerely,
28
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Subcommittee Chairman?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Chairman, Subcommittee on
(name of subcommittee) (Name of parent committee) House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Representative (surname):
```
Sincerely,
OR
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Chairman:
Sincerely,
(When incoming correspondence is so signed and pertains to subcommittee’s business)
29
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a United States Representative (Washington, DC office) and (away from office)?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515-0000
OR
The Honorable (full name) Member, United States House
of Representatives (local address)
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Representative (surname): Sincerely,
```
Dear Representative (surname): Sincerely,
30
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Representative-elect?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Representative-elect
House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515-0000
OR
Mr. (or Ms.) (full name) Representative-elect (local address, if given)
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
Dear Representative (surname): Sincerely,
31
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Office of a deceased Representative?
Letter and Envelope:
Mr. (or Ms.) (Secretary’s full name, if known)
Secretary to the Late Honorable (full name) House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
32
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Former Representative?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) (local address)
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
33
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Resident Commissioner?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Resident Commissioner
from (name of area)
House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
34
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Resident Commissioner?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Resident Commissioner
from (name of area)
House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
35
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Comptroller General (Head of the General Accounting Office)
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name) Comptroller General of
the United States Washington, DC 20548-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
36
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Public Printer (Head of the U.S. Government Printing Office)?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name)
U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20401-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
37
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Librarian of Congress?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Librarian of Congress Washington, DC 20540-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
38
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for Members of the Cabinet
(if addressed as ‘Secretary”)?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Secretary of (name of department)* Washington, DC 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Secretary: Sincerely,
39
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Attorney General (Head of the Department of Justice)?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Attorney General Washington, DC 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Attorney General:
Sincerely,
40
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Under Secretary
of a Department?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name)
Under Secretary of (name of department) Washington, DC 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
41
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Deputy Secretary of a Department?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name)
Deputy Secretary of (name of department) Washington, DC 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
42
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Assistant Secretary of a Department?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name)
Assistant Secretary of (name of department) Washington, DC 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
43
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Director, Office of Management and Budget?
Letter and Envelope:
Honorable (full name)
Director, Office of Management
and Budget
Washington, DC 20503-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
44
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Head of a Federal Agency?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) (title), (name of agency) Washington, DC 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
45
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Head of a major organization within an agency (if appointed by the President)?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) (title), (organization)(name of agency) Washington, DC 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
46
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the President of a Commission?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) President, (name of commission) Washington, DC 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
47
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Chairman of a Commission?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Chairman, (name of commission) Washington, DC 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Chairman: S
Sincerely,
48
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Chairman of a board?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Chairman, (name of board) Washington, DC 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Chairman:
Sincerely,
49
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Postmaster General?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Postmaster General Washington, DC 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Postmaster General:
Sincerely,
50
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the American Ambassador?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name) American Ambassador American Embassy
(city), (country)
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Sir (or Madam): (formal)
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Ambassador:
. (informal)
Sincerely,
51
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the American Ambassador (with military rank)?
Letter and Envelope:
(full rank) (full name) American Ambassador American Embassy (city), (country)
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Sir (or Madam): (formal) Dear (rank) (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
52
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the American Minister?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name) American Minister
(city), (country)
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Sir (or Madam): (formal)
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Minister: (informal)
Sincerely,
53
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the American Minister (with military rank)?
Letter and Envelope:
(full rank) (full name) American Minister
(city), (country)
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Sir (or Madam): (formal) Dear (rank) (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
54
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Foreign Ambassador in the United States?
Letter and Envelope:
His (or Her) Excellency (full name) Ambassador of (country)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Excellency: (formal)
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Ambassador:
(informal) Sincerely,
55
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Foreign Minister in the United States?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Minister of (country) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Sir (or Madam): (formal)
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Minister: (informal)
Sincerely,
56
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Foreign Charge d’Affaires in the United States?
Letter and Envelope:
Mr. (or Madam) (full name) Charge d’Affaires of (country) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Sir (or Madam): (formal)
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Charge d’ Affaires: (informal)
Sincerely,
57
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the King or Prince of Foreign Country?
Letter and Envelope:
```
His Excellency (King/Prince) (full name) King/Prince of (country)
(Address)
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Your Royal Highness Your Excellency Sincerely,
58
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Governor of State?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name) Governor of (state)
(city), (state) 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Governor (surname):
Sincerely,
59
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Acting Governor of a State?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Acting Governor of (state) (city), (state) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
60
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Lieutenant Governor of a State?
Letter and Envelope
The Honorable (full name) Lieutenant Governor of (state) (city), (state) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Governor (surname):
Sincerely,
61
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Secretary of State of a State?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) Secretary of State of (state) (city), (state) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
62
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of a State?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the
State of (state)
(city), (state) 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Chief Justice:
Sincerely,
63
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Attorney General of a State?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name) Attorney General of the
State of (state)
(city), (state) 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Madam) Attorney General
Sincerely,
64
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the Treasurer, Comptroller, or Auditor of a State?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) State Treasurer (Comptroller or
Auditor) of the State of
(state)
(city), (state) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
65
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the President of the Senate of a State?
Letter and Envelope:
The Honorable (full name) President of the Senate
of the State of
(state)
(city), (state) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
66
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the State Senator?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name) (state) Senate
(city), (state) 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
67
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for the State Representative, Assemblyman or Delegate?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name) (state) Senate
(city), (state) 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) (surname):
Sincerely,
68
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Mayor?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Honorable (full name) Mayor of (city)
(city), (state) 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Mayor (surname):
Sincerely,
69
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Cardinal?
Letter and Envelope:
His Eminence (Christian name) Cardinal (surname) Archbishop of (Archdiocese) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Your Eminence: (formal)
Dear Cardinal (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
70
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Archdeacon?
Letter and Envelope:
The Venerable (full name) Archdeacon of (name) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Venerable Sir (or Madam): (formal)
Dear Archdeacon
(surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
71
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Bishop (Roman Catholic)?
Letter and Envelope:
The Most Reverend (full name) Bishop of (diocese)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Your Excellency: (formal)
Dear Bishop (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
72
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Monsignor?
Letter and Envelope:
The Reverend
Monsignor (full name) (local address) 00000-0000 (informal)
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Reverend Monsignor: (formal)
Dear Monsignor (surname):
Sincerely,
73
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Priest (Roman Catholic)?
Letter and Envelope:
The Reverend (full name) (initials of the order, if any,
after name)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Reverend Father: (formal)
Dear Father (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
74
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Superior of a Sisterhood?
Letter and Envelope:
The Reverend Mother Superior (name of institution) (local address) 00000-0000 (informal)
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Reverend Mother: (formal)
Dear Mother (name):
Sincerely,
75
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a sister (Roman catholic)?
Letter and Envelope:
Sister (full name)
(name of organization) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Sister (full name):
Sincerely,
76
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Superior of a Brotherhood?
Letter and Envelope:
```
Brother (name)
Superior of (institution) (local address) 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Brother:
Sincerely,
77
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Member of a Brotherhood?
Letter and Envelope:
Brother (full name)
(name of organization) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close
Dear Brother (full name):
Sincerely,
78
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Archbishop?
Letter and Envelope:
The Most Reverend (full name) Archbishop of (Archdiocese) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Your Excellency: (formal)
Dear Archbishop (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
79
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Bishop (Anglican)?
Letter and Envelope:
The Right Reverend (full name) (local address) 00000-0000 (informal)
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Right Reverend: (formal)
Dear Bishop (surname):
Sincerely,
80
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Archdeacon?
Letter and Envelope:
The Venerable (full name) Archdeacon of (name) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Venerable Sir (or Madam): (formal)
Dear Archdeacon
(surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
81
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Dean (Anglican)?
Letter and Envelope:
The Very Reverend (full name) Dean of (church)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Very Reverend: (formal) Dear Dean (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
82
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Canon?
Letter and Envelope:
The Very Reverend (full name) Canon of (church)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Very Reverend: (formal)
Dear Canon (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
83
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for ta Rector(Anglican)?
Letter and Envelope:
The Reverend (full name) The Rector of (name) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Reverend: (formal)
Dear (Dr., Mr., or Ms.) (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
84
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Methodist Bishop?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Reverend (full name) Methodist Bishop
(local address) 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Reverend: (formal)
Dear Bishop (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
85
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Morman Elder?
Letter and Envelope:
Elder (or Brother) (full name) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Elder (surname):
Sincerely,
86
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Presbyterian Moderator?
Letter and Envelope:
The Moderator of (name) (local address) 00000-0000
OR
The Reverend (full name) Moderator of (name)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Reverend:
(formal)
Dear (Dr., Mr., or Ms.) (surname): (informal)
Sincerely,
87
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Rabbi?
Letter and Envelope:
Rabbi (full name)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Rabbi (surname):
Sincerely,
88
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Seventh-Day Adventist Elder
Letter and Envelope:
Elder (full name) General Conference of
Seventh-day Adventists (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Elder (surname):
Sincerely,
89
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Minister, Pastor or Rector (with doctorate)?
Letter and Envelope:
```
The Reverend (full name) (title, name of church)
(local address) 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Dr. (surname):
Sincerely,
90
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Minister, Pastor or Rector (without doctorate)?
Letter and Envelope:
The Reverend (full name) (title, name of church) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Reverend: (surname):
91
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Eastern Orthodox Archbishop/ Metropolitan?
Letter and Envelope:
```
His Eminence (Christian Name) Archbishop of (city)
(local address) 00000-0000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Your Eminence: (formal)
Dear Archbishop (surname)
Sincerely,
92
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Eastern Orthodox Bishop?
Letter and Envelope:
The Right Reverend (Christian name)
Bishop of (city)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Your Grace: (formal)
Dear Bishop: (informal)
Sincerely,
93
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Eastern Orthodox Priest?
Letter and Envelope:
The Reverend (name) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Reverend Father: (formal)
```
Dear Father (Christian name):
(informal)
```
Sincerely,
94
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a President of a College or University?
Letter and Envelope:
Dr. (full name)
President, (name of institution) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Dr. (surname):
Sincerely,
95
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Dean of a University or College?
Letter and Envelope:
Dean (full name)
School of (name)
(name of institution)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Dr. (surname):
(“Dear Dean” if without doctoral degree)
Sincerely,
96
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for a Professor?
Letter and Envelope:
Professor (full name) Department of (name) (name of institution)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Dr. (surname):
(“Dear Professor” if without doctoral degree)
Sincerely,
97
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for an unmarried woman?
Letter and Envelope:
Ms. (or Miss) (full name) (local address) 00000 -0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Ms. (or Miss) (surname):
Sincerely,
98
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for A Married Woman or Widow?
Letter and Envelope:
Ms. (or Mrs.) (husband’s full name)
(local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Dear Ms. (or Mrs.) (surname):
Sincerely,
99
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for Two or More Unmarried Women?
Letter and Envelope:
Mses. (surname) and (surname)
(local address) 00000-0000
Ms. (or Miss) (full name) and Ms. (or Miss) (full name) (local address) 00000-0000
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
```
Ladies (or Mesdames):
OR
Dear Msess. (or Misses)
OR (surname)
and (surname): Sincerely,
```
100
What is the letter and envelope and salutation and complimentary close for Two or More Men?
Letter and Envelope:
```
Messrs. (surname) and (surname)
(local address) 0000-0000
OR
Mr. (full name) and Mr.
(full name) (local address) 00000-000
```
Salutation and Complimentary Close:
Gentlemen:
OR
Dear Mr. (surname) and Mr. (surname):
Sincerely,
101
When do you use “The Honorable (Name)” in addresses?
Use “The Honorable (Name)” in the address of Presidential appointees as well as Federal and state elected officials.
102
When do you avoid using “The Honorable”?
Avoid “The Honorable” in addresses of county and city officials, except for mayors.
103
When do you use the title “Madam”?
Use the title “Madam” in the salutation of a letter to a high-level woman diplomat or government official, such as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Use the title “Madam” in salutations of letters destined for women foreign heads of state and diplomats.
104
When do you avoid using “Ms”?
Never use “Ms.” with a woman’s full married name; e.g., “Ms. John E. Doe” is incorrect. Use “Mr.” with a position or surname if you don’t know the addressee’s gender and can’t find out readily.
