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A source refers to "G.R.3", which is defined at another part of the source in a list of abbreviations to mean "grave record, Mount Auburn Cemetery." Should my reference note for the source conclude by saying "citing 'G.R.3' ['grave record, Mount Auburn Cemetery']" or by simply saying "citing 'grave record, Mount Auburn Cemetery'". Or is there a third, better alternative? Is there a need to give the location where the list of abbreviations is?
Newonash, you've zeroed in on
Newonash, you've zeroed in on the essential point: the need to identify what the source's cryptic citation represents. Beyond that, either of your suggested alternatives would be appropriate.