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European Etiquette in Addressing Letters: Honorable

Mrs., or Miss In addressing embassadors, begin, "My Lord," and use the title "Your Excellency" throughout, wherever the pronoun "you" would ordinarily be used. The same title is used in addressing the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, and the Governor of Western Australia. The Governor-General of Canada and the Governor of Dover Castle are addressed as "Right Honorable."

A letter to a baronet is address to "Sir William --, Bart.;" one to a knight, "Sir William." Begin letters to baronets, knights, or their wives, "Sir," or "Madam," except, of course, in cases where acquaintanceship exist, when formality ceases, and letters are begun, Dear Sir William ;'' " Dear Lady - Though the word "Esquire" means, in these days, little or nothing, yet it is considered more polite, when addressing persons of position, to write the word in full. In addressing a French gentleman, also, it is impolite to use the initial of "Monsieur" only. The word must be written in full, and it is very frequently written twice, thus: "A Monsieur. "Monsieur ."