[Genealib] Abbreviation "ms't"

[Sandy Day]

Karen
Are you sure its not "is't" instead of "ms't". Instant or "is't" means referring to a previous letter, the writer is stating that the 20th instant is the same month as a previous letter in question written in a certain month.
Hope this helps.
Sandy Day
Schiappa Library
Steubenville, OH


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Knauer, Karen 
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  Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 4:46 PM
  Subject: [Genealib] Abbreviation "ms't"


  We have a copy of a transcript of a letter dated 27th July, 1883 written by a United States Consular Agent. Throughout the letter is the abbreviation "ms't."  It is always preceded by a number, indicating a date (e.g. .on the 20th ms't.). Does anyone know what this "ms't" means?  We would appreciate any help or information. 



  Thank you.

  Karen Knauer



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