Hi Jim, Hey, no apologies necessary. It was early for me, I hadn't had any coffee either, and I was getting ready to leave for work. In part my statements were actually questions as I know very little about these lost mine stories. I try and use logic and reason when I read things and have no fear of asking questions so that I can learn, (which I love doing). I do have an open mind on most things which is why I'm certain that there's quite a bit of truth in these stories. However, I also stand by my assumption that the stories have been distorted and embellished upon through the years. Could I be wrong here? That being said, it shouldn't stop "Anyone" from following-up on them, (the stories), and doing some searching on their own. I certainly don't want anyone to feel that I'm trying to paint a negative light on anyone who does because that's not my intent.Jim Hatt wrote:Sorry PITD, I hadn't had enough coffee yet at 5 AM and mistook your comment above as a response from Goldseeker. I believe I edited my replies as necessary to correct my error and direct them to the right person.Plays In The Dirt wrote:Just my two cents if I may...
What person in their right mind, (then and now)), would tell "anyone" if they made a large discovery?
Now I will reply to your question above.
Goldseeker was referring to a mine that he believed to be the "Dutchman" and said that it had been worked out by a "Company". Assuming that the Company was a legal and up-front organization, it would be reasonably safe, and logical to assume that they had filed a mining claim on the property. After that was done they could advertise the find and start selling stock to cover the expense of mining the claim.
Standard Operating Procedure Then and Now.
The only circumstance I can think of (Then or Now) right off the top of my head, where someone would be inclined to keep their discovery "Quiet", would be if for some reason they could not file a legal Mining Claim on the discovery. IE: If it was located on someone Else's Private Property, or, on Federal or State land that was closed to mining.
Did I misunderstand something?
Jim
I've just recently taken an interest (again) in looking for gold as I live in a very rich area to do it in. Given that I'm an enthusiastic Outdoor Photographer and hike in a lot of remote areas, I thought that I'd incorporate looking for gold along the way. I'm trying to learn about how gold is formed and what to look for in the way of rock formations - etc. I know the geologist for the company I work for and he told me to stop-by his house anytime and ask whatever questions I may have. I do know this, gold can be fairly illusive (sp?) as there's been many people who have spent lifetimes looking for it and have never found any. I wished I could afford some of the equipment my company has, it would make exploring a lot easier.
Greg (aka PITD)