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Show 4634 Kirkpatrick- D 2648 A I was educated at Cornell and George Washington, four years; spent two years with engineers in the city of Philadelphia, about half a year in private practice; I have been with the government since 19O3. Q Mr. Kirkpatrick, what are the instructions in your department with reference to meandering rivers when surveys are being made MR. FARNSWORTH: Just a moment. Let me ask a question. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Those instructions are in writing, are they not? A They are printed, yes. MR. FARNSWORTH: I think they are the best evidence. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q Is this document which I show you, entitled Manual of instructions for Survey of the Public Lands of the United States, an official document containing directions with reference to the manner of making surveys? A It is. THE SPECIAL MASTER: At this point, Mr. Blackmar, I want to say, at some time i shall what to hear an argument from you and Mr. Farnsworth as to the relevancy of this testimony or any testimony regarding a meander, in view of the expressions used by the Supreme Court. MR. BLACKMAR: I think your honor is absolutely |