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CABINET NOIR , the name given in France to the office where the letters of suspected persons were opened and read by public officials before being forwarded to their destination. This practice had been in vogue since the establishment
separate
office for this purpose was created. This was called the cabinet du secret des posies, or more popularly the cabinet noir. Although declaimed against at the time. of the Revolution, it was used both by the revolutionary leaders and by Napoleon
French government; and a similar right is occasionally exercised in England under the direction of a secretary of state, and, indeed, in all civilized countries. In England this power was frequently employed during the 18th century and was confirmed by the Post Office Act of 1837; its most notorious use being, perhaps, the opening of Mazzini's letters in 1844.End of Article: CABINET NOIR If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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