In the UK a magistrate is addressed as your Worship.
The salutation for a retired General is "General". A retired general can also be addressed in a letter thus: General W. Smith (ret):
His/Her Excellency
The proper salutation for the Rhode Island Attorney General would be "Dear Attorney General [Last Name]." If you know the name of the current Attorney General, you should use it in the salutation. For example, if the Attorney General is Peter Neronha, you would address the letter as "Dear Attorney General Neronha."
The proper salutation for a state attorney general is "Dear Attorney General [Last Name]." If you are unsure of the attorney general's gender or prefer a more formal approach, you can use "Dear Attorney General" followed by their full name. It’s important to maintain a respectful and formal tone when addressing a public official.
'Dear Mayor Smith' is acceptable for ordinary communication. 'Your Honor' is a more formal salutation. In Canada (and, I think, in Britain also) it might be better to use 'Your Worship.' (A mayor historically had the powers of a magistrate.) Check with the municipality's office of protocol when in doubt.
There is no general or standard salutation for an individual with a masters degree, like you would have with a doctorate degree. In other words, Dr. John Smith.
The proper salutation for a probate judge is "The Honorable [Judge's Full Name]."
What is the proper salutation for a register of wills, e.g. Honorable John White?
No, the word "magistrate" is not a proper noun; it is a common noun that refers to a judicial officer with varying powers depending on the jurisdiction. Proper nouns name specific individuals, places, or organizations, such as "Judge Smith" or "City Court." In contrast, "magistrate" can refer to any person holding that position, making it a general term.
If currently on active duty, the proper way is (rank)(last name). Example; Sergeant Jones, Major General Smith.
The proper salutation when writing to a judge is "Dear Judge [Last Name]" or "Your Honor."
the correct salutation for two men is Messrs