In the instance of a superscripted abbreviation, the abbreviation is rendered with a period. Example: Gs Maria = G.s Maria.<\/div>\n
When the thing copied is an overarching description, the original has been followed as closely as possible while still maintaining clarity of meaning. If the meaning is not readily discernible, a brief explanation is offered. For example, see Hope 1788: On lines 22 to 107, in the Age column, the age range 20-25 is given; this age range is fairly self-explanatory and so can be listed as is. On lines 22 to 55, however, only one condition, \u201cmostly able\u201d is given. Because \u201cmostly able\u201d on its own would be open to interpretation \u2014 the question of whether the individual is mostly able, or the overarching heading is \u201cmostly able\u201d \u2014 an explanation is given, in this case, the condition column reads \u201clisted under the heading \u2018mostly able\u2019.\u201d<\/div>\n
To indicate a guess regarding a letter or letters within a word or name, only the letter or letters in question are bracketed. For example: [?Je]mmy<\/div>\n
If information regarding age that would be considered a note is included in the Occupation, then the information is not repeated in the Notes column. For example: under Occupation, Jack Straw is listed as a \u201cDoctors boy.\u201d Jack Straw\u2019s status as a boy is included in the Occupation, and so \u201cBoy\u201d would not be included in the Notes column.<\/div>\n