$100,000 in fortune recovered by Laura E. Hall. $100,000 in fellowship awarded to charity: water
Levi Strauss & Co. 2009
This site is what must stand for now as the last will and testament of Grayson Ozias IV.
It was created to honor his last wish—that the fortune he buried in the ground might someday inspire others to go forth and discover a greater America, just as he once did.
A close friend to Nathan Strauss (nephew of Levi Strauss), Grayson disappeared into the American wilderness in the fall of 1896 with a fortune that we’ve determined was worth $100,000 in today’s currency.
Investigations into Grayson’s disappearance conducted by Levi Strauss turned up a set of wax cylinder recordings made by Grayson just before he vanished. Analysis of these long lost cylinders lead Levi’s archivists to the site of his fortune, which was unearthed, documented and then reburied.
On this site, the spirit of Grayson Ozias IV lives on, guiding all with the courage and forbearance to seek what he left for them. His words will lead you to the places his journey lead him. And what you find in those places will unlock more of his journey and his story. Until his fortune be found. Hence his fortune will become America’s fortune, for in the spirit of philanthropic endeavor Lev’s will also donate the same amount to the charity of America’s choosing.
In Grayson's name, we wish you luck.
G.O. IV
Stacy C.
notice how in clue six the cards were found in "a hole in the wall" and then the next clue happened to be "a hole in the wall town" which was the name for Butch cassidy's gang which is spun around now and tied into clue 8? A themed hotel
Julie W.
Thanks Chris for the video. So excited for Wednesday. Good night!!
Kyle O.
Jim Knowles is what the cards say
Amy
Anyone else solve the card cipher?
Robert M.
I have the solution to the cards. Not sure if all of you wnat me to post it here or not.
steve s.
big attaboy to you chris!
Heather A.
I had to do that last clue...a lil more trouble but still better than missing out or having to wait. :)
Darrin R.
10-9-K-J of diamonds; A-2-10 of clubs; Q-5 of diamonds; 6 of clubs....
Heather A.
Kyle B.-Do you have internet access on your phone?
kyle b.
I have to go put in an application for an apartment down in north carolina, but i don't want to go and miss the posting of the next cylinder!
dean m.
the pics are great
Curtis G.
Thanks for sharing those photos CHRIS L
maskit
If you just go here http://twitpic.com/photos/crlove you can see them all. Keep refreshing the page, because he is still uploading pictures.
Curtis G.
Are the cards a clue?
Darrin R.
(Pt. 1 of the chiper here) http://twitpic.com/mr7z0
maskit
Wow great pictures! Thank you Chris.
Darrin R.
The second cipher solved! http://twitpic.com/mr80o
drizjr
Yes, Tim. We're waiting for a report from Chris, the images of the objects retrieved, and the next clue. :)
Darrin R.
Chris - those playing cards are AWESOME. Thanks for posting! Did you get to keep them? http://twitpic.com/mr7qe
Ashley C.
That would be awesome, I hope they did