Posted on Nov 20, 2023

The Hobo Code: The Secret Language of the Working Class

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Codes to send messages

The Hobo Code: The Secret Language of the Working Class

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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025

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Sgt (Join to see) Fugitive slaves had similar codes to assist in their journey to Canada. One I recall was the pattern of a quilt and how it was hung on a cloth an outdoor clothesline.

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The Hobo Code: The Secret Language of the Working Class

The Hobo Code: The Secret Language of the Working Class

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