Foreign Relations of the United States, 1902, Whaling and Sealing Claims Against Russia, On Account of Arrest and Seizure of the American Vessels “Cape Horn Pigeon,” “James Hamilton Lewis,” “C. H. White,” and “Kate and Anna,” Appendix I

EXHIBIT Y.

State of California, City and County of San Francisco, ss:

George E. Dodge, of the city and county of San Francisco, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That he has been the owner of sealing vessels and fitted them out at the port of San Francisco from the year 1891 to and including the year 1892; that among the vessels so owned and outfitted by him were The City of San Diego, the Vanderbilt, the Charles E. Wilson, and the Ellen; that he was also part owner and actively interested in the outfit and business of the schooners Active and Bowhead; that he is thoroughly familiar with the cost and expense of outfitting vessels at the port of San Francisco for the sealing business, and also with the value of the schooners engaged therein; that he knew the James Hamilton Lewis before and at the time of her seizure by the Russian Government; and that in his opinion said vessel and outfit were reasonably worth the sum of $25,000.

George E. Dodge.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of October, 1900.

[seal.] _______ _______,

Notary Public in and for the City and County of San Francisco, State of California.

[russian consul’s certificate.]