'Censor Clerk' [‎10r] (21/36)

The safest method cf cpealag letters is andcubted-
iy tc employ a jet of steanuused carefully ^o avoid any
running of tne writing on the eavelope, Dut this way takes
time and oensors, heavily pressed, in most cases favour
a steel knitting needle in the use of which with practice
tney become exceedingly dextrous. A side flap of the
envelope is almost invariably attacked, as slight damage
to taese flaps is more easily concealed.
Care must be taken throughout any operation of
censorship to conceal the fact cf censorsalp. The
cover should in no way De damaged; when photographing,
if it is necessary to do so, the photographer must not
deface or mark the document in any way e.^# oy the use
cf pins or clips; if a test is made for secret inks and
the wasning does not eliminate all stains, it is usually
safest to withold: when closing always see that postal
date stamp marks or any other marks are in their proper
alignment; it is not advisable to use ctaer ^um, if
sufflcfefent of the original gua still adheres, as tne
presence cf two gums can De detected in a '•rays - test;
if gum has to oe used, use a preparation which is not
going tc proclaim censorship to the naked eye; when
censored letters proceed from the censor tc tap post for
local delivery ensure that they are dry Dofore they reach
the addressee - the best way is tc use an electric iron,
bat tnis should De done with layers of blotting paper so
as not to Dura or scorch (do not press them enough to
give them the immaculacy of a ^boiled 1 ' shirt or that will
also invite suspicion).
Sealed