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Remarkable British War Mail System Handles Millions Weekly
The article notes about ten million letters and parcels sent weekly to British soldiers in France and other fronts. It describes London as the central hub where mails are sorted into unit bags and dispatched by special trains. Women largely perform sorting duties, though questions remain about speed relative to experienced male sorters.
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