"Dear Sir or Madam" or "To whom it may concern" when you aren't sure of the recipient's name.
"Dear Sir or Madam" or "To whom it may concern" when you aren't sure of the recipient's name.
recipient's address and a salutation
The classic non-sexist general salutation is "To Whom It May Concern:" It is also acceptable to use "Ladies and Gentlemen:" (my personal preference) or any other polite non-sexist phrase that is appropriate to your audience -- "To The Recipient Of This Letter:" or "Dear Recipient:" If you have any information about the nature of your recipient(s), you can use it to narrow the generality of your salutation -- "Dear Admissions Counselor:" or "To The Customer Service Staff:" or "Dear Service Representative:" or "Dear Animal Welfare Supporter:"
What is the proper salutation for a register of wills, e.g. Honorable John White?
Yes, "To Whom It May Concern" is a suitable salutation to use when you are writing a letter to an unknown person. It is a formal way to address the recipient when you do not know their specific name or title.
Following the name of the recipient in the salutation
Following the name of the recipient in the salutation
the correct salutation for two men is Messrs
Hello.
Your Honor
Dean actually is the proper salutation. One could say: Dean Redmond, would you please sign this form? Alternatively you could just use the Dr. salutation or the Professor salutation if those are appropriate, which they generally are.
The proper salutation for a doctor is doctor or professor depending on their title. In writing the short form can be used which will be Dr. or Prof.