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If you are addressing several men and women in a letter, then the salutation can be 'Dear Ladies and Gentlemen'. Another salutation can be 'Sirs and Madams'. These types of salutations can be used for men and women that are on a committee.
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The alternative to addressing a formal letter to "Dear Sirs" is to use "Dear Madam or Sir" or "To Whom It May Concern."
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Dear Sirs:
The salutation for addressing two men and one woman can be "Dear Sirs and Madam" or "Dear Gentlemen and Lady." If you prefer a more inclusive approach, you can use "Dear All" or simply list their names in the salutation, such as "Dear John, Mike, and Jane." The choice depends on the level of formality and the relationship with the recipients.
Dear Sirs,
Dear Sirs and Madams, is the way one would head a semi formal letter. There are countless different ways to start a letter depending on who it is being sent to.
Dear Sirs and Madam:
Dear Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones or Dear Sirs as an example
The ideal way to address a committee would be "Dear members of the committee" or "Dear Sirs"