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Massachusetts Spy And Worcester Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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A lump of native gold from North Carolina was examined in New York by Dr. Mitchell and others, praised for its size and purity. On Mr. Reed's plantation in North Carolina, gold worth at least $100,000 has been found and sent to the Philadelphia mint. A company bought exclusive seven-year search rights, using a washing method to extract it.
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On the plantation of a Mr. Reed, in North Carolina, gold to the value of at least $100,000, has been found—most of which has been sent to the mint in Philadelphia. A company has purchased of Reed the exclusive privilege of searching for gold on his plantation, for seven years. It is obtained by shoveling the earth into a large trough, and then pouring in water and washing it, when the gold settles to the bottom.
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North Carolina
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gold worth at least $100,000 found and sent to philadelphia mint; company purchased exclusive seven-year search rights.
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A lump of native gold from North Carolina shown to experts in New York, including Dr. Mitchell, who noted its remarkable size and purity. On Mr. Reed's plantation, significant gold discovered via earth washing method; most sent to mint; company acquired exclusive mining privileges for seven years.