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General Information:

Claudius Lysias was the name of the chief captain. Governor Felix was the Roman governor over the whole region. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)

Claudius Lysias to the most excellent Governor Felix, greetings

This is a formal introduction to the letter. The chief captain begins by referring to himself. You can translate it in the first person. The words "am writing" are understood. Alternate translation: "I, Claudius Lysias, am writing to you, the most excellent Governor Felix, and I greet you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person and rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis)

to the most excellent Governor Felix

"to Governor Felix, you who deserve the greatest honors"