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A. As I remember now the sources of information varied; tres- 

 passers were reported by private individuals and by our foresters, 

 inspectors and warden. 



Q. Were those reports in writing? 



A. I think so. 



Q. Have they been preserved and put on file ? 



A Yes, sir; I think so. 



Q. These various complaints coming in from these various sources 

 were acted upon officially ? 



A. Yes, directions given to investigate. 



Q. Were there any complaints which came in which were not acted 

 upon ? 



A. Yes, sir; I think there were some;, none that were not acted 

 upon, but some came in on whicfh there was no action taken; they 

 were all acted upon. 



Q. Every complaint that came in from any source was considered? 



A. Yes, sir; as I understand it. 



Q. It is said that settlements were made in Essex county for stand- 

 ard logs that were cut upon State lands; do you remember what sums 

 were received ? 



A. No, sir. 



Q. Do you recollect the individuals from whom they were received ? 



A. I couldn't tell you from memory. 



Q. Were those sums fixed by the commission officially ? 



A. Yes, sir. 



Q. .In every instance ? 



A. Yes, sir; I think so. 



Q. Do those appear appear upon your minutes of proceedings? 



A. Yes, sir; I think so. 



Q.* If they do not want explanation have you to give why they don't ? 



A. Wouldn't it be well to find out first whether they do not? 



Mr. Adams. — Perhaps so. I desire to place before the committee, 

 this book of minutes so the members may examine it. 



Q. In regard to the proposition from the Everton company to 

 exchange land, was there any other action taken than upon those two 

 occasions? 



A. What " two occasions ? " 



Q. When the papers were sent to the Comptroller's office with your 

 resolution recommending it, and the second occasion of January 21st 

 — that was the only action taken by you officially ? 

 • A. The matter was under consideration for quite a long while. 



