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European Etiquette in Addressing Letters: Right

In writing to an earl or countess, address, "To the Right Hon. the Earl (or Countess) of -." Begin letters to earls, viscounts, or barons, with "My Lord." A letter to a viscount or viscountess should be addressed, "To the Right Hon. the Viscount (or Lady Viscountess) -." A letter to a baron should be addressed, "To the Right Hon" The younger sons of earls, and all the sons of viscounts and barons, are ad- -, Esquire;" and the daughters, and sons' wives, "The Hon. -." Letters should begin, "Sir," or " Madam." dressed, "The Hon.