Treasure Lead #14

[whiskers]

Newbern, N. C.

Gov. Martin, of North Carolina, buried weapons and ammunition which was later discovered. Found was a barrel of gunpowder, two casks of same, 1000 weight of musket balls, 500 weight of iron swivel balls, a large quantity of small shot, lead, iron worms for the cannon, with swabs, rammers, artillery boxes, matches and other material.

-Essence of article appearing in the New-England Chronicle, Nov 9, 1775 (page 1, column 3)

-Jim Lyons

[Connecticut Danny]

Was any coins founded?

[whiskers]

June 22, 2011

Danny,

It's been a while since I read the article, but considering the purpose for which the items were buried, I'm going to guess not.

-Whiskers

[Connecticut Danny]

Thank you #2.