Guest  +  19848 Tue, 20 Jan 04 10:44 PM I am addressing a letter to a Brother John Doe (not real name of course). In the greeting field of a letter, would I write: Dear Mr. Doe, or Dear Bro. Doe, or Dear Brother Doe, Help! Guest

	GuyD  +  26988 Sat, 03 Apr 04 04:32 AM The proper way to address someone who is a member of the clergy is: The Reverend John Doe 1222 Riverside Dr New York, NY 22918 Dear Mr. Doe: If the person has a doctor's degree, the address is: The Reverend Dr. John Doe 1222 Riverside Dr New York, NY 22918 Dear Dr. Doe: The title Reverend is never abbreviated and is properly preceded by the article The followed by the first name or initial of the person referred to. Incorrect: Rev. Doe; Reverend Doe GuyD Joined on Fri, Feb 20 2004 USA Mid-Atlantic Seaboard Junior Member 66 Guy Delaney Articles