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Show 4504 Caldwell- D 2524 BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q This is the same party Mr. Thomas testified to? A Yes sir, it is the same party, except I don't know whether he named them all or not; I noticed he left my name out; perhaps they were all named, at that. THE SPECIAL MASTER: He named them all except you. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q You head Mr. Thomas' description of the character of the boats used? A Yes sir. Q And his description of the boats, is that your recollection? A I have a notation in my notes which I have read since last evening. Q Just tell me. A It says the boats are twenty feet long, with a five feet beam. Q Does it say anything about the draft? A No, not my notes. Q Do you know anything about the draft of those boats? A Well, I can form a judgment. Q Let's have your judgment, then. A I should say that the would draw a foot of water when loaded. Q What motive power were they equipped with? |