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Show 6917 Chaffin- D 4905 A We rowed and towed, done some poling. Q Was that the same boat that was there the/ year previous? A No, that was/ Mr. Ryan's boat. Q What size boat was that? A It was about sixteen foot long and perhaps about three or three and a half feet wide, built with more of flair-ing sides. Q Flat bottom? A Flat bottom. Q Very light draft when not loaded, I assume? A Yes sir. BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q Do you think you boat drew fifteen inches? A How? Q Do you think your boat drew fifteen inches? A When it was loaded, I do. Q Flat bottom boat? A Yes, flat bottom boat; we would load it pretty heavy for the purpose of having as big load as we could go down the stream with; drew a lot of water. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Did you know a man by the name of William Mitchell? A Yes sir. |