Joe Hibbard's Claim
Joe Hibbard is employed in a mine and systematically steals gold nuggets until he has quite a fortune hoarded away in his cabin. He writes his old mother the following letter; "Rocky Gulch, ... Read allJoe Hibbard is employed in a mine and systematically steals gold nuggets until he has quite a fortune hoarded away in his cabin. He writes his old mother the following letter; "Rocky Gulch, Cal., May 1, 1853. Dear Mother, Am operating a very paying claim out here. Take train and ... Read allJoe Hibbard is employed in a mine and systematically steals gold nuggets until he has quite a fortune hoarded away in his cabin. He writes his old mother the following letter; "Rocky Gulch, Cal., May 1, 1853. Dear Mother, Am operating a very paying claim out here. Take train and stage for California immediately. Will meet you upon arrival. Your affectionate son, Joe."... Read all