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1861 account by a Chester justice of the peace
- When
- 1861
- Where
- Chester, Nova Scotia (publication context)
A justice of the peace in Chester, Nova Scotia produced a more complete account in 1861, published in The Transcript as "The Oak Island Folly," reflecting contemporary scepticism about treasure.
A more complete account was given by a justice of the peace in Chester, Nova Scotia, in 1861. It was published in The Transcript under the title "The Oak Island Folly," addressing the contemporary scepticism of there being any treasure on the island.
Sources
- Oak Island mystery Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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