ROMAN CATHOLIC CLERGY.
The Pope. To Our Most Holy Father, Pope Pius IX:, or To His Holiness Pope Pius IX. Most Holy Father:, or Your Holiness: Catholics write at the end of the letter: Prostrate at the feet of Your Holiness, and begging the Apostolic Benediction, I protest myself now and at all times to be of Your Holiness the most obedient son, JOHN BROWN.
Those who are not Catholics should trust to good sense to conclude respectfully.
Cardinals. To His Eminence Cardinal Brown, Bishop of ——: or To His Eminence the Most Reverend Cardinal Brown. Most Eminent Sir: or Most Eminent and Most Reverend Sir: Conclude thus: Of Your Eminence the most obedient and most humble servant; or, I have the honor to remain, Most Eminent Sir, with profound respect your obedient and humble servant.
Archbishop. Most Reverend Archbishop Riordan, or Most Reverend John Brown, Archbishop of ——. Most Reverend and Respected Sir:, or Most Reverend and Dear Sir: Conclude thus: Most Reverend Sir, or Most Reverend Archbishop, or Most Reverend and Dear Sir, Your obedient servant. Most Reverend and Dear Sir: should be used by a clergyman or a friend only.
Bishop. Right Reverend John Brown, Bishop of ——. Right Reverend Sir: Conclude: I have the honor to remain, Right Reverend Sir, Your obedient servant.
Women Superiors. Mother Angelica, Superior of ——. (Sisters of Charity.)
Priests. See [Rector], etc.
Legal Titles. Members of the bar should always be addressed with Esq. following their names.
State Legislatures. Same as the houses of Congress, except the name and the phrase, in Congress assembled.
Senate of the United States. To the Honorable the Senate of the United States in Congress assembled. Honorable Sirs: or May It Please Your Honorable Body: or The Honorable Senate:
Vice President. To the Honorable Henry Wilson, Vice President of the U. S., or (unofficial) Honorable Henry Wilson. Sir: