=|:(# Old Abe

many thanks to buddy Mike for forwarding this:

E-MAIL SHORTHAND THAT CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS WOULD LIKELY HAVE USED IN LETTERS HOME HAD THE TECHNOLOGY BEEN AVAILABLE TO THEM

Some favorites:

iaotl:)
I am among the living

iaptiy:(
I am pained to inform you

B!
Bully (to you)!

In fond remembrance of thee,
trickgnosis