Wagons, Shovels, and a Buried Treasure
Lucky for the Hart brothers, the medium said he saw Beale’s every move: Beale arriving at Buford’s tavern on horseback with a rifle, pistols on each hip, and two bags of jewels slung over his saddle. Behind him were five covered wagons, hauling iron pots of gold and silver.
Illustrative Photograph. Source:1233rf/ semisatch
After resting in his dark room at the tavern, Beale and his men buried the fortune deep in the Virginia woods, about four miles from the tavern. The medium described the location as Clayton jittered, listening to every detail. It took a few months, but finally, Clayton and George headed into Montvale with their buggy full of shovels, ropes, and lanterns.