From the Richmond Whig, 4/20/1865, p. 5, c. 2

STOLEN BULLION RECOVERED. – We are informed that the military authorities, through detectives, have traced up to the possession of the thieves between $18,000 and $20,000 in gold and silver coin, stolen during the evacuation and burning of Richmond, and that the whole amount has been returned to its lawful owner, or owners.

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