Use of Semi-colon
Which is correct at the end of a greeting?
Dear Tom: or Dear Tom;
asked Feb 09 '11 at 20:44
Don Hrnjak
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Don Hrnjak
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2 answers 
If it is a business letter addressed to a unknown entity plus a non-endearing term (to) use a colon. For example: "To whom it may concern:"
If you make it more personal, either in business or personal letters, a comma is sufficient. For example: "Dear Tom, " or "Dear Selection Committee,"
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answered Feb 10 '11 at 12:57
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