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Show 3270 Dent- C 1295 through per foot of length than any other portion. Q All of the difficulties you encountered were local, weren't they? A Yes. MR. FARNSWORTH: I think that is all. REDIRECT EXAMINATION BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q Colonel Dent, when you speak in answer to Mr. Farnsworth's question of making observations as you were going down the river or up the river, did those observations contemplate stopping the boat for that purpose? A On perhaps three occasions; once to take a photograph, and at least twice, I should say, to feel the nature of the bottom with a sounding pole. Q But the other observations were made while the boat was being operated? A Yes. MR. BLACKMAR: That is all, Colonel Dent. FURTHER EXAMINATION BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q Colonel, basing your answers on your personal experience and also on your study of river conditions made in pursuance of |