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Show 3874 Edwards- D 1895 they had ten air- tight compartments along the sides and ends; the two in the ends were water- tight, with water- tight hatches in which we packed perishable supplied such as photographic material and stuff we didn't care to have wet; the other provisions were packed in rubber sacks made especially for this trip; they would hold about two twenty- five pound sacks of flour, and other provisions that might be damaged by water. These rubber sacks had a fold top which, when rolled tight and laced, made them water- tight. We lost them and picked them up a week afterwards in good condition. Q This was what is know as the second Stanton expedition. A Yes sir. Q How many did you have in your party? A Twelve. Q Who are the survivors of that party as far as you know? A Mr. Payne and Mr. McDonald. Q Was Mr. Nims on that party? A Yes, and Mr. Nims; four. Q From Greenriver, Utah, where this party proceed, and now? A We loaded the boats on wagons and hauled them overland by way of Hanksville, and down what was then known as |
