I'm certainly not against searching for relics and artifacts, if I happen to be someplace that looks promising. It would be cool to MD his old homestead. If and when I get there, of course, depends on my motivation. A cache of gold is very motivating. Someone with money could have bought themselves a commission in the Continental Army. Follensby was, as you point out, a private. Back in those days, I suspect, having an acquaintance help warm one's bed on cold nights, with one's spouse away, and their return uncertain, wasn't totally unusual. So, Follensby took it hard instead of being glad she had a bed warmer. Oh well!! Money could also have bought him his own warmer. No sign of that either. So, the treasure story suggests that someone with no sign of wealth somehow accumulates an incredible hoard of gold, in the wilderness, in an area with no gold mines to mention, and no indication of how he amassed his fortune. Further, as SWR pointed out the apparent source for this treasure tale is the author himself. You never know what you might find while MD'ing. But, I'm not motivated enough yet to set a travel date. I work hard to scratch out my living, and, unfortunately, even the cost of a drive is something I must consider. I've been up that way once or twice, but I'm chasing down some solid leads closer to home. I'd sure like to hear more on this one, but we must be careful not to build our hopes up for a let down. Let's stay in touch. By the way, don't forget to let me know what you think about the Schultz site. The mosquito season has passed, and it's a good time for walks through the woods.
and was ranting about caches being hidden. he pointed to the fireplace and later dies. after he died the hunters looked around his cabin and under the stone in the fireplace was a wooden chest said to have held a gold sword letters from his wife, and a perl handles silver pistol. just a note the reason he became a hermit is because his wife cheated on him while he was in the army. he save the letters from her her name was georgiana. well supposedly the hunters went to sleep and when they woke up the stuff was missing each blamed the other but the stuff wasent ever found. so the treasure and what ever other cashes he had hidden around are still there....... I also found the exact place where is cabin once was.... map and all...... when do you want to go digging?
New to treasure hunting but very familiar with the Adirondacks and backwoods traveling.
