That's a "manicule". :D I'm on my phone and not able to search for the best ref, but have a look at this for a quick explanation:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/lexicon_valley/2013/09/30/the_manicule_a_hand_with_a_pointing_index_finger_becomes_a_common_marginalia.html thanks! I hadn't seen one of these in the records either. Neato! :) -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/azores.

