Dear Mr. [last name]:
or
Dear Ms. [last name]:
If the addressee, it is courteous to verify with her secretary whether she prefers "Ms." or "Mrs." (sometimes also "Miss").
Whether a man or woman, if you can confirm that the addressee holds a doctoral title, then "Dear Dr. [last name]:" would be appropriate. If he or she holds another title of nobility or military rank, follow the protocol for that title. However, "Mr." and "Ms." are perfectly acceptable as well.
To whom it may concern
Rabbi and Mrs.
Dear Counselors:
A proper salutation for greeting the president of a business is "Dear Mr. President". To conclude a letter, the proper word is "Sincerely" and a the name of the writer.
"Dear" is what people use it nowadays.
Dear Mrs Ambassador..
vmrs
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Mr and Mrs would be proper. Attorneys are typical written to as Mister.
The salutation for a retired General is "General". A retired general can also be addressed in a letter thus: General W. Smith (ret):
In the address block: The Honorable [First Name Last Name] Then, the salutation of the letter should read: Dear Sheriff [Last Name]:
What is the proper salutation for a register of wills, e.g. Honorable John White?