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4 Seminole St., Fort Smith, Ark.
September 6, 1910.
Mrs. Mary J. Robinson,
Lansing, Cal.
Dear Madam:

The "Mr.," "Mrs.," "Madam," and "Miss" are titles of courtesy and
should not be omitted. The abbreviation "Esq." for Esquire is
sometimes used; but the two titles Mr. and Esq. should never be
used with one name, as "Mr. John Smith, Esq."

If a man is known by a military or other title, always use it, but
never precede it with "Mr." nor follow it with "Esq."

Clergymen should always be addressed as "Rev.," the abbreviation
for Reverend. If he is a doctor of divinity, add D.D. to the name,
as "Rev. John Smith, D.D."

Medical doctors may be addressed as "Dr. John Smith," or "John
Smith, M.D."

THE GREETING

The greeting or salutation is a term of courtesy or esteem used in
addressing the one to whom the letter is sent.

"Sir" is the formal greeting, and is used in addressing officials,