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Record 1 1990-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security
  • Police
OBS

they are of two kinds; human (live) and "dead". Their function is to act as a repository in which agents may leave their reports or receive their instructions without having to contact their superiors in person.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité
  • Police
CONT

un des endroits très divers où se fait l'échange de documents secrets ou de messages à envoyer. Le courrier de Mrs. Jordan fut surveillé, puis intercepté, et il fut constaté que cette dame servait de boîte aux lettres pour l'Abwehr.

Spanish

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Record 2 1983-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Equipment and Supplies
OBS

The term used to describe a location to mail letters within a postal facility.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et fournitures (Postes)
OBS

Terme désignant un endroit où les clients peuvent déposer des lettres dans une installation postale.

Spanish

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