– In order to hew as closely to the original document, abbreviations are generally left unexpanded. For example, from \u201cWeed.g Gang,\u201d it is fairly easy to ascertain that \u201cWeed.g\u201d is an abbreviation for \u201cWeeding.\u201d However, abbreviations that are not clear are spelled out in brackets immediately following the abbreviation. Example: Indef.t [likely Indifferent]<\/p>\n
– In the instance of a superscripted abbreviation, the abbreviation is rendered with a period. Example: Gs Maria = G.s Maria<\/p>\n
– Ages are noted in the Age column only when an actual number is given<\/p>\n
– Otherwise, general ages are recorded in either the Condition or Notes column, according to the following:<\/p>\n
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\n– Old, superannuated = Condition
\n– Young = Condition
\n– Middle aged = Condition<\/strong><\/p>\nCAPITALIZATION<\/h2>\n
DITTOS AND GROUP HEADINGS<\/h2>\n
GUESSES<\/h2>\n
PUNCTUATION:<\/h2>\n
RECORD NUMBERS<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"