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Irish Cyphers. Correspondence and work on Irish ciphers
Catalogue reference: HW 53/56
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This record is about the Irish Cyphers. Correspondence and work on Irish ciphers dating from 1944 Apr 10 - 1944 Jun 12 in the series Government Code and Cypher School: Diplomatic Section and Commercial Section: Records. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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HW 53/56
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Date (When the record was created)
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1944 Apr 10 - 1944 Jun 12
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Description (What the record is about)
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Irish Cyphers. Correspondence and work on Irish ciphers
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Q-1139 H
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Public Record(s)
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Retained Until 2004
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Open Document, Open Description
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HW 53
Government Code and Cypher School: Diplomatic Section and Commercial Section: Records
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Within the series: HW 53
Government Code and Cypher School: Diplomatic Section and Commercial Section: Records
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Irish Cyphers. Correspondence and work on Irish ciphers
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