Letter from Richard McGhee, North Street, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, to John Redmond, establishing "a few words to form a code for cabling if during the war codes are permitted",
1914 Aug. 14.
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| In collection: | John Redmond Papers, 1878-1918. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Postscript reads "It may be that the U. S. A. Government will not allow rifles to any American port for this side and I may have to get all sent via Montreal". Some coded phrases include: "Irish World and staff approve your policy, will support"; "Ryan and friends will send Twenty thousand rifles"; "Rifles will be sent from Montreal (5) figue will mean in thousands: thus 'Turbot 5' means five thousand rifles will be sent from Montreal", Physical description: 1 item (1 page). more |
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