J. A.—Judge-Advocate.

Jac.—Jacob.

Jan.—January.

Jas.—James.

J. C. D.—Juris Civilis Doctor, Doctor of Civil Law.

J. D.—Jurum Doctor, Doctor of Laws.

Jer.—Jeremiah.

Jno.—John.

Jona.—Jonathan.

Jos.—Joseph.