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Letter Writing
Addressing a clergyman in a letter
I am addressing a letter to a Brother John Doe (not real name of course).
In the greeting field of a letter, would I write:
Dear Mr. Doe,
or
Dear Bro. Doe,
or Dear Brother Doe,
Help!
In the greeting field of a letter, would I write:
Dear Mr. Doe,
or
Dear Bro. Doe,
or Dear Brother Doe,
Help!
Top answer
The proper way to address someone who is a member of the clergy is: The Reverend John Doe 1222 Riverside Dr New York, NY 22918 Dear Mr. Doe: If the person has a doctor's degree, the address is: The Reverend Dr. John Doe 1222 Riverside Dr New York, NY 22918 Dear Dr.
- The proper way to address someone who is a member of the clergy is: The Reverend John Doe 1222 Riverside Dr New York, NY 22918 Dear Mr.
- Doe: If the person has a doctor's degree, the address is: The Reverend Dr.
- John Doe 1222 Riverside Dr New York, NY 22918 Dear Dr.
- Doe: The title Reverend is never abbreviated and is properly preceded by the article The followed by the first name or initial of the person referred to.
- Incorrect: Rev.
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The proper way to address someone who is a member of the clergy is:
The Reverend John Doe
1222 Riverside Dr
New York, NY 22918
Dear Mr. Doe:
If the person has a doctor's degree, the address is:
The Reverend Dr. John Doe
1222 Riverside Dr
New York, NY 22918
Dear Dr. Doe:
The title Reverend is never abbreviated and is p
The Reverend John Doe
1222 Riverside Dr
New York, NY 22918
Dear Mr. Doe:
If the person has a doctor's degree, the address is:
The Reverend Dr. John Doe
1222 Riverside Dr
New York, NY 22918
Dear Dr. Doe:
The title Reverend is never abbreviated and is p
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