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Show 390 against the map of survey of the river. " From the profile we obtained the information that the maximum fall of the river in that distance per mile was 1.5 feet. " This suggested to me, based on prior experience in Old Mexico on the Balsas River, that it might be possible to ship machinery down the river, especially during high water stages. We had notice, of course, during our work, and had had during the work considerable experience with sand bar in the river." R. 999- 1001. ( Note: discussion by Counsel. r. Vol. 5 - p. 1001.) " Q. You say during the exploration period? " A. Yes. " Q. What do you mean by that? " A. During the period of wild- cat wells and the determination whether the filed is a commercial field. " Q. Supposing it turns out to be a commercial filed, then what." R. 1001. ( Discussion by Counsel and Special Master. R. 1002.) " A. I could only answer that question that I have heard that a road - that a pipe line was being surveyed. I don't know in detail." ( Objection R. Vol. 5 - p. 1002.) ( Sustained.) ( Answer ordered striken. R. Vol. 5 - p. 1002.) He had had previous experience on the balsas in Mexico and has transported some freight down that river in connection with an oil drilling enterprise. ( Note: Objection - R. Vol. 5 - p. 1003 |