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The Long ViewJohn Thurloe, Cromwell's postmaster, and the interception of mailThe interception of mail

Ciphered letters from the British Library

  • Cipher used by Sir George Downing between 1657-1659
  • Letter from King Charles II to Alexander Leslie, Lord Leven
  • Intercepted letter from King Charles II to Alexander Leslie, Lord Leven.
  • Cipher relating to Bernard Desjean, Baron de Pointis, the Marquis de Seignelay and the siege of Londonderry, June 1689
  • Cipher relating to Bernard Desjean, Baron de Pointis, the Marquis de Seignelay and the siege of Londonderry, June 1689

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