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-ments and estimates made by the
Engineer of the Company?

A. That is my recollection.

Q. 79 Was it paid for in that manner?

A. It was.

Q. 80 During those years in 1864 and
1868 was not Charles Crocker the
general Superintendant [Superintendent] of the Central
Pacific Railroad Company of California.

A. I believe he was part if not all
of the time.

Q. 81 During that time was not S. S.
Montague the Chief Engineer of the
Company under the orders of Charles
Crocker as general Superintendant [Superintendent]
of the same Company?

A. He was not.

Q. 82 Under whose direction was Mr.
Montague in the performance of
his work as Chief Engineer.

A. Under the direction of the Board
of Directors.

Q. 83 You say that during that time Mr.
Montague did not take his instructions
in any manner from Charles Crocker
as to the performance of his duties as
Chief Engineer of the Railroad Company?

A. He had no authority to do so and
Mr. Crocker had no authority as Superin
=tendant [Superintendent] to give him any orders.

Q. 84 Did not Mr. Crocker during the
years you have spoken of, in which
he was contractor for the building

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