COMMISSIONERS 
F. M. NEWBERT 
M. J. Connell 
E. L. Bosqui 
EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
Carl Westerpeld 
Fish and Game Commission 
OF CALIFORNIA 
FRANnacn 
Berkeley, Cal 
Oct. 7, 1918. 
Mr. Alexander Wetmore, 
Gridley, Butte Co. 
Cal. 
My dear Wetmore, 
When I reached Live Oak, I found that Ricketts 
had been detailed elsewhere so that I had to send for 
Birmingham. We visited the Fal laman Ranch, and I took 
several photographs. The damage is quite extensive , and 
is similar to that on the West side. We talked to a 
number of ranchers near Biggs, but invariably they re- 
ported no damage. 
However , it was stated that ducks had given trouble 
on the Browning ranch. On talking to the herder for a 
”Mr. Mawhinney " , we decided that he had exaggerated the 
damage. The man in charge at the Rice Experiment Station 
had heard complaints from Mr. Mawhinney and from someone 
on the Browning ranch. 
Although we attempted to visit the Dodge /foldings, 
we were prevented by the roads which were impassable. 
Was very sorry not to have seen you again. Be sure 
to look me up the moment you reach Berkeley. Taylor has 
been in town for two or three days, but leaves Thursday. 
The Audubon Association of the Pacific still wantB 
you to talk on Thursday evening, Oct. 10 th. Thev meet 
in the "Development Board Room" of the Ferry Building. 
Sincerely yours, 
B/I 
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