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Show 4142 McDonald- D 2162 and commenced mining, put in a sluice box. THE SPECIAL MASTER: Where was this, and when? BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q Where was it you put in this sluice box? A It is within a mile of the Colorado and Utah line; my cabin stands next to the bluff, if it is standing yet. Q About what year was that? A About 1887, I guess. Q How long did you stay at the place? A We stayed there -- we were there about seven or eight months, Jess and I. Q Where did you go from there? A Went up into Book and Roan range -- they call it the Book mountains, I think. Q Did you go down into Glen canyon soon after that? A Oh, yes. Q How did you get into Glen canyon? A Went horseback -- mules all the way down, that is, burros. Q From where? A From where we was, up on top of the range. MR. FARNSWORTH: What range is he talking about? BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q Are you still speaking about the Book and Roan range? A When we left there we went horseback, we bad a pack outfit, we had seven head of burros and horses, and traps, |
