Letters
933. Write the full address of the writer and the date of writing in every letter, preferably at the head.
934. Use one of the following forms for the salutation of a business letter:
- Dear Sir:
- Gentlemen:
- Ladies:
- Sir:
- Madam:
- My dear Sir:
- My dear Madam:
- My dear Mr. Higginbottom:
- My dear Mrs. Higginbottom:
935. Use one of the following forms for the salutation of a personal letter:
- My dear Mrs. Wilson,
- Dear Dr. Albright,
- Dear Brown,
- Dear Miss Henry,
- Dear Peter,
936. Use one of the following forms for the closing phrase of a business letter:
- Yours very truly,
- Very truly yours,
- Yours truly,
- Yours respectfully,
- Respectfully yours,
937. Use one of the following forms for the closing phrase of a personal letter:
- Yours truly,
- Sincerely yours,
- Yours sincerely,
938. Write the envelope address in not more than four lines.
939. Omit punctuation after each line of the envelope address.
940. Be consistent in the use of the third person in formal notes.
941. Sign letters clearly so that the signature can be easily read.