Legislature, members of.—Address as, “Hon.——,” followed by name of office.
Mayor.—“The Hon. Mr.——, Mayor of——.”
Minister, American—Addressed as: “Hon.——, American (or U. S.) Minister to France.”
Municipal Councils, members of.—Courtesy grants the title “Honorable.”
Officers of Army and Navy.—Addressed by name, followed by title of highest rank attained, and, if in command of a military division, naval squadron or station, or on retired list, by a signification of the fact, as: “————, Major General U. S. A., Commanding Military Division of the Atlantic;” “————, Rear Admiral U. S. N., Commanding European Squadron;” “————, General U. S. A., Retired.”
President.—Addressed as “His Excellency the President of the United States.” Spoken to as, “Your Excellency.”
President’s Wife.—Addressed by courtesy, “Mrs. President——.” Usage does not apply to daughters.
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