Title supplied by cataloger. On fly leaf: No, 5. On loose sheet are directions for use. Written on page [A]: John C. Gregg, Cipher Operator, U.S. Mil Telegraph, Atlanta Ga., 1865. Ms. page numbers. "1864" and "1865" are included on p. 4, leading to the cataloger's suggested date.
Cryptography--Handbooks, manuals, etc Cryptography--United States United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Communications--Sources United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Cryptography United States. Military Telegraph Corps
Source
Thomas T. Eckert papers, 1861-1877 (bulk 1862-1867) Thomas T. Eckert Papers, Decoding the Civil War
Provenance
Purchased in part by the Library Collectors' Council from Seth Kaller, January 21, 2012.
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