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Show 4085 Sawyer- D 2106 BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q At any rate, the original was lost at Yuma? A My copy was lost, yes sir. Q That is the one you received from Richardson. THE SPECIAL MASTER: That is not the original. The original is the telegram filed in the office. MR. BLACKMAR: Not as far as he is concerned. THE SPECIAL MASTER: He can not prove sending the telegram. MR. BLACKMAR: He can prove the receiving of it. THE SPECIAL MASTER: He can prove he receive a telegram, but the contents must be proven by the telegram filed, not by the telegram received. MR. BLACKMAR: As far as Mr. Richardson is concerned, the original telegram, the orders from his chief are contained in the document which is handed to him. THE SPECIAL MASTER: He can testify that in consequence of a telegram received from Mr. Richardson he stopped the work. If you want to prove the contents of the telegram you must prove it in the regular fas hion. MR. FARNSWORTHS: My objection goes further than that, also, your Honor. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q Who was Mr. Richardson? A Mr. Richardson was a recognizance engineer in the |
