Yep, I think the context is critical to certainty. Paul -----Original Message----- From: Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history. Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] Transcriber Needs Help I'm leaning towards the suggestion that it's French. You mentioned that the letter was sent to New Orleans. Perhaps the French Quarter? I checked Civil War slang and came up with nothing even close. Maybe it's French Civil War slang. I agree with Westview, it would help if we knew the context... ____________________________________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html