N.B.: Tables shown somewhat enlarged.
Asking offer, giving quantity, grade, terms and mode of shipment in one codeword.
Offer to buy or sell, giving quantity, grade, terms, price and mode of shipment in one codeword.
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explanation of firm offer tables, including whether meaning is to buy or sell (depending on source and destination of telegram). These messages were quasi contractual; messages sent between "friends" using private codes constituted contracts.