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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.
Dear Commander: Type your answer here...
The Honorable Ruben Diaz
The honorific would be The Honorable Councilman/woman John /Jane Doe, and the salutation is Dear Councilman/woman Doe.
Dear Mr. Mayor or sometimes, such as New York, Your Honor.
Dear Sir Michael (or whatever his first name is)
What is the proper salutation for a register of wills, e.g. Honorable John White?
Chers Monsieur et Madame Consulat Général,
the correct salutation for two men is Messrs
A Lt. Colonel is addressed as "Dear Colonel"; shouldn't a Lt. Governor be addressed as "Dear Governor"?