Quote by: John Sutter

In a private room he showed me the first specimens of gold, that is he was not certain if it was gold or not, but he thought it might be; immediately I made the proof and found that it was gold.


Share this:  

Author Bio


  • NameJohn Sutter
  • Descriptionpioneer of California known for his association with the California Gold Rush
  • AliasesJohann Augustus Sutter
  • BornFebruary 15, 1803
  • DiedJune 18, 1880
  • CountryUnited States Of America; Switzerland; Mexico
  • ProfessionExplorer