| |
| always called | |
| _Monsieur le | |
| Ministre_ | |
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Consul | Mr. Smith | If he has held office | Sir:
| | as assemblyman or | or
| | commissioner, so that | My dear Sir:
| | he has the right to |
| | the title of |
| | "Honorable" is |
| | addressed: |
| | The Hon. John Smith, |
| | otherwise: |
| | John Smith, Esq., |
| | American Consul, |
| | Rue Quelque Chose, |
| | Paris. |
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+===================+=========================+================+================
| | | | Correct
| Informal | | Informal | titles in
| beginning: | Formal close: | close: | introduction:
+-------------------+-------------------------+----------------+----------------
| Most Reverend | I have the honor | Same as formal | The Most
| and Dear Sir: | to remain, | close. | Reverend The
| | Your humble servant, | | Archbishop.
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
+-------------------+-------------------------+----------------+----------------
| My Dear Bishop | I have the honor to | Faithfully | Bishop
| Manning: | remain, Your obedient | yours. | Manning.
| | servant, or, to | |
| | remain,