His/Her Excellency
For American Consul Generals, the proper form for the addressee is The Honorable First Name Last Name. The proper salutation, however, is Dear Mr. (or Ms. or Mrs.) Last Name.
Consul of China
When writing to the British Consulate-General, the correct salutation is "Dear Consul General [Last Name]," if you know the name of the consul general. If you do not know their name, you can use "Dear Consul General" as a more general greeting. Always ensure to use a formal tone throughout the correspondence.
When writing a thank you note to the French Consulate General in Houston, TX, it's appropriate to use the salutation "Dear Consul General [Last Name]." If you are unsure of the individual's name, you can use "Dear Consul General." Always ensure to maintain a formal tone throughout the note.
The salutation for a retired General is "General". A retired general can also be addressed in a letter thus: General W. Smith (ret):
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.
When writing to the Italian consul, the correct salutation is "Egregio Console" for a male consul or "Egregia Console" for a female consul. Additionally, it's respectful to include their title and full name if known, such as "Egregio Console [Last Name]." This formal approach reflects the proper etiquette in diplomatic correspondence.
The highest office in a Consulate is a Consul, the highest office in a Consulate-General is a Consul General, and the highest office in an Embassy is an Ambassador. You would address the letter as: The Honorable John Smith, Consul Consulate of "conventional long form of whatever country" Street address City, State, zip In the letter however, the salutation would simply be Dear Mr., Mrs., Miss, or Ms., the same goes for a Consul General A foreign Ambassador would be: His (or Her) Excellency John Smith Ambassador of "conventional long form of whatever country" Street address City, State, zip The salutation for an ambassador would be either Excellency, or Dear Mr. (or Madam) Ambassador
Lahore
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 format is to write the title first, followed by the name. For example: Consul General John Smith.
In the UK a magistrate is addressed as your Worship.