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  • SET MARHST-L NOMAIL (remain subscribed, but cease to receive messages; designed for holidays etc.)
  • SET MARHST-L REPRO [get copies of your own postings, (one way to know they've been distributed)
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To cancel these settings send:

  • SET MARHST-L MAIL
  • SET MARHST-L NOREPRO
  • SET MARHST-L NOACK
  • SET MARHST-L NODIGEST respectively


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