In a message dated 23/06/2004 02:45:48 GMT Standard Time, tom.dickson@sasktel.net writes: Most of them the word INSTANT, like On the 21st instant at 11 Thomaston Street. Others use the word ULTIMO, On the 30th ultimo at Millbrea Terrace. Hi Tom Instant or inst. means this month, ultimo or ult means last month. Hope this helps Judy