The tale of the Confederate gold, lost somewhere in the depths of South Carolina’s history, has intrigued historians, treasure hunters, and enthusiasts alike for over a century and a half. This story is not just about lost treasure; it represents a tumultuous period in American history, filled with intrigue, desperation, and unfulfilled dreams…
As the Civil War reached its climax in 1865, the Confederate leaders, including President Jefferson Davis, were on the run from Union forces. With them was a significant amount of gold and silver, amassed from various sources, including donations from wealthy citizens and reserves from the Richmond bank. The total value of this treasure is still a matter of debate, but it was substantial enough to fuel myriad legends and theories about its final resting place.
The journey of this treasure is as complex as the Civil War itself. After evacuating Richmond, the Confederate leadership, along with the treasure, made their way towards Georgia. Along this journey, the gold was used for various purposes, including paying troops and purchasing supplies. However, by the time Davis and his entourage were captured in Georgia, only a few dollars remained with them. The burning question remains: what happened to the rest of the Confederate gold?
One fascinating aspect of this mystery involves two Confederate Navy officials, James A. Semple and Edward Tidball. They were entrusted with $86,000 in gold, with instructions to deliver it abroad to Britain. However, their fate and that of the gold became a historical enigma. Tidball reportedly used his share of the gold to become a prominent citizen in Virginia, while Semple’s adventures took him to Nassau and eventually the North, aided by the remaining gold. His mission was to provoke a war between the U.S. and Great Britain, a plan that never materialized.
Another piece of the puzzle concerns the gold from the Richmond bank, valued at nearly half a million dollars. After being deposited in a vault in Washington, Georgia, it was subsequently stolen by a group of armed men. While Federal troops recovered a portion of this stolen gold, a large amount remained unaccounted for, fueling speculations that it contributed to several local fortunes in the area.
The disappearance of the Confederate gold is not just a tale of lost treasure; it is a story deeply intertwined with the fabric of the American Civil War. The mystery of the gold has inspired numerous books, movies, and continues to captivate the imagination of people. The elusive nature of this treasure, coupled with the dramatic backdrop of the Civil War, makes it a story that continues to fascinate and puzzle historians and treasure hunters alike.
In conclusion, the lost Confederate gold of South Carolina remains one of the most captivating mysteries of the Civil War era. Its story is a blend of historical fact, speculation, and folklore, a testament to the enduring allure of lost treasure and the secrets of the past.
Written by Gale for NewsBreak HR ~ January 1, 2024
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Please allow me to introduce myself; I am Jeffrey Bennett, President of Kettle Moraine, Ltd., the parent of Sierra Madre Precious Metals.
I have been married for 53 years with two children and four grand-children, a veteran of Viet Nam, student of history (both American and film), and was host for fifteen years of Perspectives on America on the alternative airwaves, covering such subjects as, health and wellness, news, political satire, education and editorial commentary on current events through the teaching of history, and Protecting Your Wealth. In early 2018, I took a several month hiatus to complete some family business but returned to airwaves April 17, 2018).
At the age of ten, I sat in a bank-vault in the Citizens Bank of Mukwanago, Wisconsin with my grandfather going through bags of old American Peace dollars, hand-selecting each coin as dated rolls of 20 coins were carefully put together and rolled. Learning of the history of these beautiful pieces of Americana, I asked my grand-father, "Why are we doing this?" to which he replied, "Because someday they are going to do the same thing with the silver in our money that, that (S.O.B.) Roosevelt did with gold in 1933." It took only six-years for his prediction to come to pass at the hands of a disciple of Roosevelt's... and what will a Federal Reserve 'dollar' purchase today - and what will that old 90% Silver Peace Dollar purchase?
Although at the age of ten, there was little understanding of the meaning of it all, over the next half-century I became well-versed on the subject matter. During this summer of my education, I began to purchase silver coins as a collector and some small, international gold coins two years later - not an easy feat in the shadow of the Roosevelt confiscatory policies of 1933. Although those policies remained in effect until the mid-1970's, it was not until 1991 that I found that one could make a living providing precious metals and collectible, historic numismatic coins to a willing and concerned clientele.
It was also during that year, that I began a relationship with one of the first Trust companies to give the public access to gold and silver as part of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) - and Kettle Moraine, Ltd., founded in 1995, but have ceased providing service due the the intense change-over of the provider.
In November 2011, after a 15 month broadcast on another network, I returned to the airwaves with my then revamped program, Life, Liberty & All That Jazz, and for over 28 years, I have been proud to serve the family of listeners of my numerous broadcast programs for physically-held precious metals for investors and collectors alike. On March 23, 2020 I launched my brand new - appropriately named program, The Edge of Darkness on the Republic Broadcasting Network, and thus continue to remain available to our long time clients and their families. Ah yes - find out what "inter-generational" wealth provision has done for our clients over the past three decades.
Don't buy the sizzle of that steak until you understand the cost! In other words, don't buy the bull being dispensed by the 'rare coin' pitchmen until you understand the full story. We, at Sierra Madre Precious Metals, will be proud to serve your needs.
