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THE LETTER ON THE DESK
SenatorsA Senator, Congressman, Mayor or Judge has the prefix Honorable, as
- Hon. James F. Smith
A letter is addressed
- The Honorable James F. Smith
Dear Sir:
A Governor is addressed as Excellency and Sir. A Bishop in the United States is Most Reverend Sir.
MinistersIn addressing a Protestant Minister one uses Dear Mr. Irving, and the envelope reads
- The Rev. John F. Irving
The letters D.D. are added if Mr. Irving is a doctor of divinity. The envelope may also be addressed to
- Reverend Dr. John F. Irving
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