Rediscovered Riches The Tale Of Misplaced Treasures Reclaimed
The fabled Siamese twins, Chang and Eng, once the source of Abel Coffin’s fortune, sparked his near descent into madness when they vanished without a trace. Coffin, who had profited handsomely from their exhibitions over the years, was consumed by a desperate manhunt after casting blame on their ex-manager for inciting the pair to rebel against him. His relentless quest came to a head in Bath, New York, where he found the duo allegedly indulging in vices; their days reportedly filled with gambling, debauchery, and drink.
In a confrontation that quickly escalated, Coffin’s temper flared, and he later confessed to giving Chang and Eng a severe beating, arguably the most brutal of their lifetime.
However, his aggressive tactics backfired spectacularly. The brothers stood firm, rejecting any notion of resuming their exhibition life under Coffin’s control. Despite the aggressive encounter, Coffin painted a far more genteel picture in correspondence to his wife, claiming the exchange was civil and suggesting the twins believed themselves to be entirely emancipated from his authority..