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Show 5563 Hite- D 3511 13 think the length of it was possibly 300 feet. Q Did that belong to the Hites? A Yes, sir. Q Did the population in the Canyon down there increase any during that eight years? A Only occasionally there would be new excitement or work; but the population that was in there, principally, was people who were employed by by us; they would come and go; there was no substantial population, outside of our immediate outfit. By the Special Master: Q How long had Cass Hite Been there before you got there? A I am not sure, but I think he went down there in 1883 or 1884. However, I cannot say positively about that. By Mr. Blackmar: Q During the eight years that you were there, how far down the river did you get? A Well, as far as I recollect, the head of the Astec Cataract and Lees Ferry, I believe, so bad, in fact, that I did not go over it. |