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FROM GOLDAK RICHES! with the All New COMMANDER' 720 Treasure Locator! The 'Commander' 720 unsurpassed for locating buried treasure, coins, Civil War relics and for beachcombing, features the "Tell-Tone" Signal. Locates any metal object under dirt, sand, mud, rock, etc. No cumbersome cords — completely transistorized, battery powered. EFFECTIVE DEPTH RANGE (Under Normal Conditions) 3" Bullet 7" Penny 8-12" Silver Dollar 18" Pistol 24" Jar of Coins 30" Kettle 36" Placer Gold Deposit 48" Metal Chest 60" Large Metallic Object .THE GOLDAK COMPANY, INC. 1544 West Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, California 91201 Gentlemen: Please send free literature on Goldak treasure locators. • I enclose $1.00 for my American Treasure Hunters' Guide (reg. $2.00 value). Name Address City State Zip Code 24 / Desert Magazine / July, 1968 _l rect area (somebody has—more about this later) but as to his knowing where Pegleg was found dying — I wasn't aware that Pegleg was found dying at the location of the black nuggets. Also, maybe it was Mr. Bean's tracks and camp signs I found, but he can only assume this. At this point in his letter, Mr. Bean sort of goes astray. I said I found an old corroded buckle similar to illustrations I later saw of early Spanish buckles. However, what I found was not a belt buckle, but looked more like something used on saddle equipment, and of course has no connection with Thomas Smith. Also, why anyone would want to leave a belt buckle as a claim marker is rather obscure. This answer to Mr. Bean's letter is not intended to belittle him in any way as he is obviously and sincerely interested in the location of the black nuggets. He has, I believe, located the general area, and his letter is very cleverly written with the aim of getting more detailed clues. I've already given another good clue. I wonder if he can figure it out. In answer to his letter in the May 1968 issue, I have been checking recently. (More later.) There is little I can add or say about Mr. Walls' and Mr. Harris' authentication of the sword-sheath "throat" in the January and February 1968 issues. The letters speak for themselves. It is clear that the artifact was contemporary with the Peralta caravan. To Choral Pepper, February issue: Your letter is one more good piece of information that ties the black Pegleg nuggets to the Peralta caravan. To William Deane, February issue: You are right, I never at any time made mention of "water-worn rocks a little over a mile" from where I found the black nuggets. See my answer to Mr. Bean above. To Mary Dunn: With your ability you shouldn't worry about things like black nuggets and sword hilts when you could make millions getting the true history of mankind since the beginning of time. Why, you could get a fingernail paring of General De- Gaulle and dream over it and find out that he is the reincarnation of Joan of Arc. I'm sure he would reward you handsomely! Now, up to date: Somebody has found the exact location of the discovery site, whether they know it or not. I found tracks there and two places where somebody had dug holes but didn't fill them up. Everytime I found a black nugget with a metal detector and dug it up, I was extremely careful to fill the hole up and leave the surface looking as undisturbed as possible. Whether the party found black nuggets or not I do not know— it certainly is easy to get false indications on any detector as any experienced operator will confirm. Also, I've said many times that I went over the discovery area many times inch by inch with the best detector available and even laid out grids with string to make sure I covered the area completely. Nevertheless, somebody has dug two holes there and certainly could have found nuggets I missed. If they did I suspect you will hear from them. Anyway, if they will show their evidence in the form of the distinctive black nuggets, this will confirm it. I will make this final observation: If the black nuggets are native to the area—which is the original theory I advanced — and it is still perfectly valid, then I think other deposits will turn up as I've described previously. If the Peralta caravan theory is correct, then, of course, the nuggets would be confined to the area where they were lost or whatever it was that caused them to be left there and, in which event, I've recovered the whole shipment, or at least all but the nuggets that are too small or too deep to be detected. Well, the two holes have got me wondering if I missed a few. Sincerely, THE MAN WHO FOUND PEGLEG-PERALTA BLACK GOLD P.S. To Mr. J. A. Lentz: You are an extremely logical fellow! • Nine back issues containing the original article, subsequent letters and other stories pertaining to the Pegleg mystery are available. The issues are March '65, April '65, May '65, July '65, Aug. '65, Dec. '65, June 66, Aug. '66, Dec. '67. For all nine issues send a $4.00 check or money order to Desert Magazine, Palm Desert, Calif. 92260. Individual copies are 50 cents each.
Fort Churchill, Nevada by John L.. Robie The early morning sun still shines on Fort Churchill. From left to right, hospital, laundry, quartermaster's store and U. S. Army headquarters. The crumbling adobe walls of old Fort Churchill remind us of the hectic activity and violence which caused the establishment of this army post on the big bend of Nevada's Carson River on the 13th of July, I860. Troubles between the white settlers and Paiute Indians erupted into open war when Williams Station was burned and five whitemen were killed in retaliation for stealing and misusing Indian squaws. One hundred and five settlers from Carson City, Gold Hill, and Virginia City rode to Pyramid Lake to stop the uprising. They suffered defeat and massacre. Major William J. Ormsby was among those who fell. Named in honor of the Inspector General of the United States Army, General Sylvestor Churchill, the fort was built to be a permanent post. The buildings were constructed of adobe set on rock foundations. Barracks were erected along the west side of a quadrangle: post headquarters, quartermaster's store, and laundry were on the east; two-story officers quarters formed the north side; and along the south were the guardhouse, bakery, stables and corrals. During the Civil War it was an important outpost and main supply depot for the Nevada Military District. The mail and stage routes were patroled by men from the Fort, and the Pony Express used it as a way station. It was closed in 1870. Today Fort Churchill is a Nevada State Park. A delightful campground and picnic area has been built alongside the Carson River. It is a peaceful recreation site that is enjoyed by many visitors. • Let me show you Canyonlands National Parh at Moab, Utah MM in comfortable, air conditioned, 4-wheel-drive station wagons and in river float boats. Oneday tours and camping trips, too. LET'S GO TO BAJA Join my Baja Safari for that adventure of a lifetime. I make just one big 25-day trip each year in my air-conditioned station wagons from San Diego to La Paz. Trips start about Feb. 1 so make your plans now for a grand time. Write for details to: MITCH WILLIAMS, TAG- A-LONG TOURS, Dept. B, Moab Utah 84532. Phone AC 801, 253-4346. The Fabulous Land for hunting, fishing and retirement is just being discovered. Properties of all kinds are available from one acre to 1000 and the prices are low. Write for complete listing sheets. No obligation. D. W. CORRY REAL ESTATE CO. Box 903 Cedar City, Utah 84720 FREE-CATALOG FUN & PROFIT WITH METAL DETECTORS GOLDAK, WHITE'S, DETECTRON, RAYSCOPE Prospecting and Hiking Equipment Books — Topo Maps FREE—Indexes for Topo Maps, stock Western states, each state has index. JACOBSEN SUPPLIERS 9322 California Avc, South Gate, Calif. Phone 569-8041 90280 BOOKS DESERT MAGAZINE Order FREE Catalogue Palm Desert, California 92260 BOOK STORE July, 1968 / Desert Magazine / 25
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