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Chapter 16

16.12.

The name or title forming the first line of the address is set in caps and small caps, but Mr., Mrs., or other title preceding a name, and Esq., Jr., Sr., or 2d following a name, are set in roman caps and lowercase; the matter following is set in italic. The words U.S. Army or U.S. Navy immediately following a name are set in roman caps and lowercase in the same line as the name.

Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, Jr., U.S. Army,
Chief of Engineers.
Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army. (Full title, all caps and small caps.)
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, Jr.,
Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army,
Washington, DC.
Hon. Lorraine C. Miller,
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Hon. Robert C. Byrd,
U.S. Senator, Washington, DC.
Hon. Jim Webb,
Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC.
The Committee on Appropriations,
House of Representatives.
16.13.

General (or collective) addresses are set in italic caps and lowercase, flush left, with overruns indented 2 ems and ending with a colon, except when followed by a salutation, in which case a period is used.

16.14.

Examples of general addresses when not followed by salutation (note the use of colon at end of italic line):

To the Officers and Members of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, Washington, DC:
To the American Diplomatic and Consular Officers:
To Whom It May Concern:
Collectors of Customs:
To the Congress of the United States:
16.15.

Example of general address when followed by salutation (note the use of period at end of italic line):

Senate and House of Representatives.
Gentlemen: You are hereby * * *.