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Show 5982 427 Seitz - D 3985 Q Do you know for what purpose? A Well, it was a new work which was just being start-ed, and we called them ' river surveys'. Q What was your connection with that party? A I was in charge of the party. Q What kind of boats did you have? A I had two flat- bottom rowboats, about 14 feet long and 4 feet beam. Q How many were in your party? A Five, including myself. By the Special Master: Q What was the draft of the boats? A Not more than two or three inches. Q Loaded? A Well, we never had them loaded. Q I mean with you and the party in it? A Yes sir. By Mr. Farnsworth: Q two or three inches, you say? A Two or three inches. By Mr. Blackmar: Q For what purpose did you use these boats? |
