Note that both Smith and Byrd report seeing sparkly sand and hoping there was
gold there, only to find it was only isinglass (mica).  Both explained that it
was was reasonable to expect there would be certain mineral deposits because
such deposits were found elsewhere in the same latitude.  Might not the copper
be just as suppositious?

Cheers -- Kevin (B)

On Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:49:06 -0500  Discussion of research and writing about
Virginia history             
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> 
> I was wondering if anyone had tried using the expertise of a  
> geologist to find possible copper deposits along, I presume, the Va./  
> NC border; you might find the mines Byrd spoke of, and other  
> archaeological sites as a result. Maybe enlist the help of some  
> adventurous, civic minded geologist who's up for some exploration  
> [and works for free]?
> 
> Nancy
> 
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