George Washington used ciphers to communicate sensitive details that need be communicated with other government officials but not with the public. for example "Sir. Dqpeu Beyocpu agreeable to 28. met 723. not far from 727. & received a 356. . . . Every 356. is opened at the entrance of 727. and every 371. is searched, that for the future every 356. must be 691. with the 286. received." this is an example of George Washington using his ciphers and codes to communicate sensitive details not for the public's ears.
