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Show Jones- RC 414 A On any ford it is, regular ford. MR. FARNSWORTH: I think that is all. MR. BLACKMAN: That is all. FURTHER EXAMINATION BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q Just one question. SPECIAL MASTER: Mr. Blackmar, what time was the Navajo reservation established? MR. BLACKMAR: My recollection, you Honor, it was established in the administration of President Arthur; that would be about -- SPECIAL MASTER: About the time this witness went down to the region, approximately that. Q Were you the first settler up there at Bluff, Mr. Jones? A I was among the first, yes sir. Q When you crossed the Colorado at Lee's Ferry, if you had to cross back on the north side of the San Juan river, was there a trail there of any kind? A Yes sir, there was and old Indian trail. Q An old Indian trail which led along the north side of the San Juan river? A It was a long distance from the river. Q How far? A It would be over one hundred miles. Q When you went to Bluff did you follow that trail? 2380 |
