The only person who has successfully decoded the Beale Ciphers 1, 2, and 3 using the key!

[chalkoutline]

After a brief read, my initial take is the treasure described doesn't match cipher 2 nor does the location. The deciphered text to Cipher 1 doesn't match the style of Cipher 2...lots of abbreviations to describe alot more directions than I would think necessary for a 4 mile radius around Buford's.

If i wanted to authenticate his work, I would start with his first condition...that the same number in all three ciphers are the same. So using the known letters from Cipher 2, one could verify whether his solution matches the same numbers/letters .

The only person to have solved Cipher 1 is JohnnyRev. He would know for certain.

What is did find interesting was the light house looked at lot like the sketch I found in the book

 

[Katytech]

What is did find interesting was the light house looked at lot like the sketch I found in the book

I would still like to know what was used to create the Cipher. Just for you history guys. Did you know Thomas Jefferson also invented "The Jefferson disk", also called the Bazeries cylinder or wheel cypher.

 

[johnnyrev]

I in 2009 engaged in the analysis of the Beale Ciphers. In 2014, I assert that I successfully decoded these ciphers and have since been working on further deciphering C1, C2, and C3. My ongoing research involves the application of various cryptographic techniques and antiquated language analysis methods to enhance understanding of these texts.

 

[chalkoutline]

I in 2009 engaged in the analysis of the Beale Ciphers. In 2014, I assert that I successfully decoded these ciphers and have since been working on further deciphering C1, C2, and C3. My ongoing research involves the application of various cryptographic techniques and antiquated language analysis methods to enhance understanding of these texts.

I understand.
I should clarify...when I say Cipher 1 is unsolvable, I mean it is almost impossible to solve Cipher 1 by finding the correct document and using the first letter of numbered words as suggested by the numbering of the DOI to solve Cipher 2.

However, if one possesses the skill to analyze the numbers, apply advanced encryption techniques to decode the message....Congratulations!
I just don't have that skill, background and mental capacity.

I wouldn't have ventured this far had i not found a sketch of my face with the name Thomas next to it in a 1795 book on Cicero.

 

[chalkoutline]

I in 2009 engaged in the analysis of the Beale Ciphers. In 2014, I assert that I successfully decoded these ciphers and have since been working on further deciphering C1, C2, and C3. My ongoing research involves the application of various cryptographic techniques and antiquated language analysis methods to enhance understanding of these texts.

Johnnyrev, i do have a question...in your efforts, were you able to understand the alphabetical strings; decode locations 188 to 203?
A simple yes or no would suffice so as not to give away too much.

 

[johnnyrev]

Johnnyrev, i do have a question...in your efforts, were you able to understand the alphabetical strings; decode locations 188 to 203?
A simple yes or no would suffice so as not to give away too much.

Cipher 2 (C2) is a multi-layer cipher. The original C2 decoding contains alleged mistakes due to its multi-layer structure.

 

[TruthbeTold]

I in 2009 engaged in the analysis of the Beale Ciphers. In 2014, I assert that I successfully decoded these ciphers and have since been working on further deciphering C1, C2, and C3. My ongoing research involves the application of various cryptographic techniques and antiquated language analysis methods to enhance understanding of these texts.

Yet no treasure has been recovered...

 

[johnnyrev]

Yet no treasure has been recovered...

Did you get that from your Magic 8 Ball?

 

[TruthbeTold]

There is an expodential number of those here claiming they have solved the beale puzzle (which was a fictional story to begin with).

Yet not one of the so called solves has resulted in the fictional treasure being found.

 

[russau]

I wonder if using A.I. would resolve this puzzle ? Is there a company that has access to A.I. for this type of work ? So much work and so little time to do it in !

 

[chalkoutline]

There is an expodential number of those here claiming they have solved the beale puzzle (which was a fictional story to begin with).

Yet not one of the so called solves has resulted in the fictional treasure being found.

I think you have to make a distinction between "solved" and "found ".

Even a "fiction story" can have "solves" for Cipher 1 and 3.

 

[TruthbeTold]

I think you have to make a distinction between "solved" and "found ".

Even a "fiction story" can have "solves" for Cipher 1 and 3.

Would not finding the beale treasure be the only way to validate and prove that a solve was correct?

With thousands of different solves boasted about today, zero have been validated by finding the treasure.

 

[johnnyrev]

Congratulations! You are the 1000th person to correctly crack the other two ciphers!

Individuals Who Have Claimed to Decode the Beale Ciphers

The following individuals have either claimed to decode the Beale ciphers or have been associated with attempts to do so:

• James B. Ward (or his unnamed friend)
• Paul Stewart
• - An unnamed British man (through Danny Johnson)
• - An unnamed medium (through Clayton and George Hart)
• An anonymous medium (self-proclaimed psychic)
• Cole
• Carl Hammer (partial analysis)
• James Gillogly (partial analysis)
• John Piper (full decipherment)

 

[Carl-NC]

Lots and lots of people have claimed to have solved the ciphers, both on this forum and others. Nary a one have ever shown a solution, or anything else that's the least bit interesting. You're just the latest in a long line. Sorry, but *yawn*.

 

[johnnyrev]

Lots and lots of people have claimed to have solved the ciphers, both on this forum and others. Nary a one have ever shown a solution, or anything else that's the least bit interesting. You're just the latest in a long line. Sorry, but *yawn*.

Why would anyone show you their solution? That's like asking for someone's credit card number to prove they own one. To show a solution would require an NDA and your qualifications as an expert in Cryptography. But give it some time, I'm sure one day soon you will hear something!

 

[Carl-NC]

Why would anyone who had really solved the ciphers come on a forum to talk about it instead of grabbing a shovel? Like I said, you're the latest in a long line of folks who have a lot of talk but not much walk. Nothing to see here.

 

[johnnyrev]

Why would anyone who had really solved the ciphers come on a forum to talk about it instead of grabbing a shovel? Like I said, you're the latest in a long line of folks who have a lot of talk but not much walk. Nothing to see here.

The Beale Papers and Ciphers forum emphasizes the importance of protecting historical artifacts. Many locations associated with these documents can result in legal consequences, including serious penalties for unauthorized excavation.

 

[TruthbeTold]

As with all of the so called “solvers” or those who claim to have found other treasures on the site, there are always excuses as to why they cannot retrieve the treasure.

The beale codes were taken from a fictional story and have zero basis in fact. Those who “solve” the fiction are wasting their time.

 

[Carl-NC]

The Beale Papers and Ciphers forum emphasizes the importance of protecting historical artifacts. Many locations associated with these documents can result in legal consequences, including serious penalties for unauthorized excavation.

Sounds like an archaeologist: "We'll protect the artifacts by leaving them buried in the ground." Have you contacted the owner of the land where the treasure is buried? Why not?

 

[chalkoutline]

Sounds like an archaeologist: "We'll protect the artifacts by leaving them buried in the ground." Have you contacted the owner of the land where the treasure is buried? Why not?

I like a challenge so I spent time trying to solve Ciphers 1 and 3. I quickly realized the possibility of finding the correct document and then numbering the document correctly was near impossible.

Since I do not have any advanced decryption methods/techniques, I admire those who DO have these skills and intelligence to solve the ciphers.

The fact that they havent dug up the treasure yet, doesn't bother me at all. The challenges to do so in this day and age, I would think, are immense