prox.
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Yule, Esq., the well-known Short-horn breeder, of Somers, Kenosha county, Wisconsin, names, through The Prairie Farmer, March 19th prox., for his public sale for 1884.
From The Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56, No. 2, January 12, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various
I got a letter after awhile, stating that my favor of the 25th ult. or prox. or something of that nature, had been duly received and contents noted.
From Cordwood by Nye, Bill
For which reason I do not suppose that our Legislature, which will meet on the 19th prox., will take any steps in that direction—such, for instance, as the calling of a convention.
From Abraham Lincoln, a History — Volume 02 by Nicolay, John George
Dear Uncle:—Kindly inform William John that I am in receipt of his favor of yesterday prox., and also your message, saying am I sure it is a football I want.
From My Lady Nicotine A Study in Smoke by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil
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