AZ vs. CA:03 California Exhibits, Vol III; Nos. 114-150

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-60- with the investigation being made by your Department relating to the alleged encroachment of the Imperial Land Company upon the water of the Colorado River near Yuma, Arizona, and requesting a report on Mr. Follett's latest observations, made of the Colorado River at low water stage, and to inform you that a copy of your request has been sent to General Anson Mills, International Water Boundary Commission. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, John Hay. On May 9, 1903, the Secretary of State transmitted to this Department the second report of Engineer Follett. A copy of such report here follows: Supplementary Report on Navigability of the Colorado River. El Paso Texas, March 31, 1903. General Anson Mills United States Commissioner International Boundary Commission United States and Mexico. Dear General: Supplementary to my report dated July 10, 1902, I have the honor of submitting the following additional report on the navigability of the Colorado River and the effect thereon of the diversion of water from said river by the canal of the California Development Co. also known as the Imperial Land Co. In accordance with the instructions contained in your letter of Feby. 10th, 1903, I communicated to Mr. Blanco,