Signaux de reconnaissance : manuscript, 18--.

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Signaux de reconnaissance : manuscript, 18--.

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Consists of color illustrated document entitled: Signaux de reconnaissance entre les batiments convoyeurs et les forts et batteries de la côte depuis Quimper jusqu'à Noirmoutier. In columns are given: the day of the month; letter serving as password; corresponding number; flags to be used [flags hand colored]; shots to be fired. Signed: Le capitaine de vaisseau, directeur des convois [name illegible].

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