Gray Ghost, John Singleton Mosby, Leaves Dead Companions and Treasure Undiscovered in Virginia

 During the American Civil War, groups of so-called “partisan rangers” 

engaged in bloody campaigns of guerilla attacks, raiding and psychological warfare 

against rival military units and civilians. These units had tenuous ties to the regular

Confederate and Union Armies and were led by men who often operated 

outside the recognized rules of warfare. 

     In 1863, Confederate ranger John Singleton Mosby and his

 band of guerrilla raiders snuck ten miles into Union territory 

 and were able to capture 40 Union troops at the Fairfax,

 Virginia Courthouse. All this without firing a shot.

Mosby and his crew stuffed duffle bags full of gold, jewelry, candlesticks, 

silver and other family valuables. The stuff was from wealthy plantation

owners in the south. Allegiance was not an issue.

Learning of a nearby Union outfit, Mosby decided to entomb these bags 

between a couple trees. Staking a knife at the foot of the loot, Mosby was 

determined to come back for the treasure.

Upon returning, 7 of his band were captured and executed. So much for 

Mosby's "grit." There is no evidence that Mosby ever returned to the scene of his

compatriots' deaths.

Mosby lived an interesting life. I suggest checking out the link below for factual history and many photographs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_S._Mosby