On 9/1/02 3:29 PM, "Linda Foh" <lindafoh@epix.net> wrote: >> At Enniskillen, on Thursday, the 2d instant, Mrs. Duff, relict ... >> On the 31st ultimo, Sarah, the beloved wife > > Since I had to look up these words, I'll share: Instant (or often "inst.") > means > the current month. Ultimo (is there a common abbreviation for this?) means ... Ult. ac