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Show 4151 McDonald- D 2171 A Yes. Q Then where did you go? A I went to Greenriver, Utah, Blake. Q By the way, had the railroad been built through Greenriver at that time? A Yes, they were building -- the railroad was built then. Q Which side of the river was this town of Blake? A On the west side. Q Is it the same town as Greenriver? A It is Greenriver; the government wouldn't name it Greenriver, because up the river further in Wyoming was Green River post office, Green River, Wyoming; and they named this post office Blake; it is across from the Rio Grande Western. Q When did you make your hook- up with Mr. Stanton? A Mr. Stanton sent for me; him and Mr. Brown talked with me a long time about going on the trip. I told them yes, I would go. Q In what city did you meet them? A I met them at Blake -- at Greenriver. Q Then you finally decided so go on this trip with them? A Yes. Q Now, just tell me what kind of equipment in the way of boats Mr. Stanton had on his first trip. A They had six boats. They were what is called lap stock boats, the side nailed on, lapped; little bow boats |
