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To: hoosiermama; exit82; weston; gubamyster; Rusty0604; sweetiepiezer; Jane Long

https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/spying-and-espionage/the-culper-code-book/

The Culper Code Book was used by the Culper spy ring to send coded messages to George Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War.

Under the orders of General George Washington, Major Benjamin Tallmadge organized the Culper Spy Ring in 1778 to gather information on British troop movements, fortifications, and military plans in the New York area.

Informants used fake names and a numerical code book consisting of seven hundred and sixty-three numbers representing words, names, and places to communicate their information. Developed by Tallmadge, the Culper Code Book was essential in protecting the vital communications and identities of this important intelligence gathering group.


8,606 posted on 03/04/2020 3:17:52 PM PST by STARLIT (I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.)
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To: NIKK

One of my all time fave TV series, Turn, was all about Washington’s spies.

We toast a drink to George and Ben, whenever we’re at Fraunces’ Tavern, in NYC. This is the sacred place where Washington bid farewell to his Continental Army.

https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org


8,615 posted on 03/04/2020 3:45:33 PM PST by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.cuase)
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To: NIKK

GW called my 5G grandfather the Little Dutchman. Does that qualify. He visited family and spied on the German troops


8,623 posted on 03/04/2020 4:17:02 PM PST by hoosiermama (When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice.DJT)
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To: NIKK

Did you watch the Netflix show about them I think it was called “turn”. As with most shows, some of it was made up and dramatized, but it was good.


8,629 posted on 03/04/2020 4:26:12 PM PST by Rusty0604 (2020 four more years!)
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To: NIKK
We could use the code if the SHTF😂

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8,653 posted on 03/04/2020 5:23:29 PM PST by weston (As far as I'm concerned, it's Christ or nothing)
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