Below are some general principles to keep in mind while writing letters. Write to a person Letters are more likely to be read and answered if they are addressed to a name rather than to the government in general. Get the spelling of the name and the address right. Call your local library. Use titles It shouldn't matter, but it does.
Most people happen to be vain.
Use the appropriate salutation. Always be respectful. Maintain the high moral ground. Don't present yourself as having come out of the gutter. There are enough graffiti people in this world already, as any bridge will tell you.