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Show 5687 Richardson- D 3694 137 A The gradient, I suppose about a feet and a half to the mile, in a reasonably low water. By Mr. Blackmar: Q Were you down there with the drilling outfit when part of it was washed away? A No, sir, I was not; I was absent at the time. I remember Mr. Sawyer sent me a telegram about his loss of the drill and the stuff. Q And after you received that telegram, what did you do? A I ordered him to move out, after consulting with my superior officer, who was at that time Mr. F. W. Hanna. Q Were you present when the drilling outfit was taken out? A No sir. I was not, but I recall the instructions and the orders that I gave at the time to Mr. Sawyer. I discussed the matter with Mr. Sawyer. Mr. Farnsworth. Well he did not ask for that. By Mr. Blackmar: Q Did you see the drill outfit after it was brought up the river, on you recall? |