Instructions (for numbered items overleaf)
(1) Tick appropriate category
(2) Tick appropriate category
(3) Tick appropriate category or categorzes
(a) EN CLAIR only:-
Prepare one copy for each address (+ 2 additional copies for Overseas Division if applicable)
(b) Other categories prepare three copies
for single address (0.D. copies if applicable)
(c)
Special arrangements for repetitions
see Manual
Note also:-
SAVING Telegrams may be sent under any security classification; transmission by code or cypher may not be specified, however, as the original Saving telegram will be forwarded by Diplomatic Bag.
G.T. C. Where it is necessary to encode certain details only, e.g. name of Buyer and/or Exporter, or a small group of words, a combination of En Clair and G.T.C. may be suitable. Insert at 3(b) the names/words to be encoded in G.T. C. and leave an appropriate space in the text of the telegram.
CYPHER BY AIR MAIL Provides a reasonably fast method of transmission 1.e. despatch of encyphered message by air mail, which should be considered in suitable cases e.g. very long cypher messages. Insert the words
"BY AIR MAIL" against "CYPHER".
(4) (a) Telegrams to 0.C. I.s, lawyers, hotels
etc.
(1) Underline the words "PRIVATE
ADDRESS TELEGRAM".
(11) Insert "ETAT" or "ETAT PRIORITE
PRIOIRTY" (as appropriate).
(111)
Insert Telegraphic or full address,
(b) All other telegrams leave blank for use by Central Registry.
(5) Include full recognised divisional
prefix (except for Status Branch formula telegrams)
(6)
Insert Buyer's name (status telegrams)
(7) Insert name of town only (in private
address telegrams leave blank)
(8)
Insert name of town only (but add "SAVING" if applicable)
(9) Insert
(1)
(11)
In each space one word, figure or group of figures.
arrange in numbcred paragraphs (except In formula telegrams)
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