The name or title forming the first line of the address is set in caps and small caps, but Mr., Mrs., or other title preceding a name, and Esq., Jr., Sr., or 2d following a name, are set in roman caps and lowercase; the matter following is set in italic. The words U.S. Army or U.S. Navy immediately following a name are set in roman caps and lowercase in the same line as the name.
- Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, Jr., U.S. Army,
- Chief of Engineers.
- Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army. (Full title, all caps and small caps.)
- Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, Jr.,
- Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army,
- Washington, DC.
- Hon. Lorraine C. Miller,
- Clerk of the House of Representatives.
- Hon. Robert C. Byrd,
- U.S. Senator, Washington, DC.
- Hon. Jim Webb,
- Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC.
- The Committee on Appropriations,
- House of Representatives.
General (or collective) addresses are set in italic caps and lowercase, flush left, with overruns indented 2 ems and ending with a colon, except when followed by a salutation, in which case a period is used.
Examples of general addresses when not followed by salutation (note the use of colon at end of italic line):
- To the Officers and Members of the Daughters of the American
- ☐Revolution, Washington, DC:
- To the American Diplomatic and Consular Officers:
- To Whom It May Concern:
- Collectors of Customs:
- To the Congress of the United States:
Example of general address when followed by salutation (note the use of period at end of italic line):
- Senate and House of Representatives.
- ☐Gentlemen: You are hereby * * *.
