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Show 4196 McDonald- D 2216 A I don't know whether the boys brought it from Kaneville or brought it from up the river above Hanksville, somewhere, and hauled it in. Q You had the lumber brought in for the purpose of building a boat? A Yes, building a boat. Q And you were there on that trip eight or nine months, I believe you said? A Yes. Q What did you want the boat for? A To cross the river; in high water we couldn't prospect both sides of the river; we couldn't ride horseback when the river was high. Q So you used the boat to go up and down the river from your camp? A Crossing back and forward, yes. Q Now, how far was your camp below Cataract canyon, the lower rapid? A Oh, it might be four miles. Q And you went up there with the men? A Yes. Q And decided you would have some fun shooting some of those rapids? A Yes. Q And did you give them a good exhibition when you got |