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Mountain wonders and future riches near Walhalla and Blue Ridge
A letter from Walhalla, dated August 21, describes vast forested lands in South Carolina and western North Carolina. It highlights gold deposits in the Blue Ridge and Chattooga area, reports large timber resources, and notes plans for mining, roads, and railroad connections toward Ducktown and Henderson. The writer envisions Walhalla as a future garden spot of the nation due to fertile soils, abundant water, and diverse resources.
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