Grandson Finds Hidden Note in Grandpa’s Uniform, Then An Expert Tells Him This

The Realization

Keller explained the odd spelling was part of a transposition cipher once used by the U.S. Army. “The letters are scrambled. When arranged properly, the real message appears.

Soldiers used this so enemies couldn’t read captured notes.” Luke leaned closer, fascinated. “So Grandpa wrote this on purpose?” Keller nodded. “Definitely. He wanted someone—likely you—to find it and crack it.”