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... Dixon paused for breath one of the McDonoughs asked him if he could save fine gold . " Save anything " , said Dixon . The McDonoughs and Dixon went outside and in the darkness they talked quietly . A little later Dixon opened the door ...
... Dixon paused for breath one of the McDonoughs asked him if he could save fine gold . " Save anything " , said Dixon . The McDonoughs and Dixon went outside and in the darkness they talked quietly . A little later Dixon opened the door ...
Page 29
... Dixon paid off his debts at Henry's store . Two witnesses alleged years later that Dixon defrauded the discoverer by repudiating his promise to give McDonough an equal share if payable gold was found . When rich gold was found , Dixon ...
... Dixon paid off his debts at Henry's store . Two witnesses alleged years later that Dixon defrauded the discoverer by repudiating his promise to give McDonough an equal share if payable gold was found . When rich gold was found , Dixon ...
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... Dixon , who was digging for gold at Flannigan's Flat , to retain his share and not sell out as he had planned . Secret letters passed between Strong and Henry , showing that plans were in hand . When Karlson asked to see the manager's ...
... Dixon , who was digging for gold at Flannigan's Flat , to retain his share and not sell out as he had planned . Secret letters passed between Strong and Henry , showing that plans were in hand . When Karlson asked to see the manager's ...
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