7 Barrels of Silver in a Cave near Springfield ?

[jeff of pa]

all I got at this point

Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.), 01 May 1896.


Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, May 01, 1896, Image 2 « Chronicling America « Library of Congress

 

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[jeff of pa]

Possibly 2 Barrels of Silver owned by a Counterfeiter Grew into 7 barrels & Spaniards as the tale was repeated ?
Still a nice tale.

The New York herald. (New York [N.Y.]), 25 Sept. 1875.




The New York herald. (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, September 25, 1875, Page 8, Image 8 « Chronicling America « Library of Congress

 

[jeff of pa]

(It's Shrinking) 1 Barrel (indians this time)

The state journal. (Jefferson City, Mo.), 29 March 1878.

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The state journal. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1872-1886, March 29, 1878, Image 5 « Chronicling America « Library of Congress