Time was of the essence, because, despite the men's discretion, news of Burcham's, Mooers' and Singleton's discovery would be transmitted to scores of prospectors via the "sagebrush telegraph".
Money was needed, and it was needed fast. It just so happened that Burcham's wife- Doctor Rose La Monte Burcham had already "grub-staked" (i.e. financed) Burcham for two years of prospecting, on the condition that half of his finds would be hers. So, while Mooers and Singleton remained at the site, Burcham headed for San Bernardino in order to pick up supplies, and, presumably, to meet with his wife.
More to follow...
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