Hernando de Soto and his treasures

[ErichTheHunter]

Hey y'all, I'm wondering if you guys know anything about Hernando de Soto and his possible treasures. I live near his place of death and have access to local museums and what not. Any info, rumors or stories would be appreciated. I have a good feeling about this guy. Thanks!

 

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[releventchair]

After battle , and natives quitting his company "with baggage" there was not likely much burden of goodies being toted about.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/de-soto-dies-in-the-american-wilderness

If you could find accurate records from (or of )Luis de Moscoso and surviving company of De-Soto's men you might find a hint of if anything valuable survived or was cached.
Where did the pearls end up?

Moscoso told tales of adventure. Enough to attract a sponsor to return to North America. Yet he declined.....Hinting to me there was nothing valuable enough cached (if anything was) he wanted to recover.
Luis de Moscoso Alvarado



Mention was made of the attention some of the furs the surviving party wore. Which in a way , could be considered treasure as far as the interest sparked in their origins.
Too , missionary work was inspired. While noting previous explorations were treasure based as opposed to caring at all for natives ,(and the cruelties imposed instead). Without mention of success in treasure locating.