If the priest is male, "Dear Father Smith" would probably be the most commonly used greeting. "Dear Rev. Smith" would be fine, as would "Dear Pastor Smith" if the priest is the pastor of a church. Some female priests prefer "Mother Smith," but that isn't universal, so if you aren't sure, I would go with Rev.
Dear Father, Dear Reverend Father or Most Reverend Father
When writing a recommendation letter, you should use the salutation "Dear Recipient's Name" to address the person you are recommending.
When addressing a letter to a Consulate General, the correct salutation is "Dear Consul General [Last Name]," if you know the name of the person. If you do not know the name, you can use "Dear Consul General," or "Dear Sir/Madam." It's important to maintain a formal tone throughout the letter.
Receiver's address date subject salutation content signature
When writing to a Duke, the correct form of address is "Your Grace." In the salutation of a letter, you would begin with "Dear Your Grace," followed by the body of the letter. If you are referring to the Duke in the third person, you would use "His Grace" or "the Duke of [Title]." It is important to maintain a formal tone throughout the correspondence.
To Whom It May Concern:
Dear Doctor Ben Corliss
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Dear fool, prescribing a specific and normative correct or incorrect form of salutation to a letter is ridiculous. if your looking for the most proper or formal salutation your best bets are 'dear' (which is a bit personal and familiar and kinda sappy) or just simply (for maximum formality) 'Mr __________, ' and proceed with your letter.
A business letter's salutation should be followed by a colon. For example, "Dear Mr. Smith:" or "To Whom It May Concern:".
Dr. and Mr. Steve Smith
The correct salutation for a judge in a letter is "Dear Judge [Last Name]." If you are addressing a higher court judge, you may also use "Your Honor" as a respectful alternative. It's important to maintain a formal tone throughout the correspondence.