The Culper Code Book

The Culper Code Book
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Title

The Culper Code Book

Subject

Culper Code Book

Description

The Culper Code Book was used during The American Revolutionary War in 1778 by George Washington's Culper Spy Ring. Developed by Ben Tallmadge, it consisted of 763 numerical codes to represent various words, names, and locations. This code book was used within The Continental Army to communicate and deliver intelligence in a secure manner.

Creator

Ben Tallmadge

Source

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

Publisher

Mount Vernon Memorial

Date

The American Revolutionary War

Contributor

Mount Vernon Memorial

Format

.JPEG

Language

English

Type

Page Scan

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Paper Book

Citation

Ben Tallmadge, “The Culper Code Book,” Ciphers and Encryption, accessed March 28, 2024, https://crypto.omeka.net/items/show/2.