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December 10 1926
No 12093 was shot in a bush 2 mi
N. of Divisadero at night. I was
Walking along trail with carbide light
and it came down trail and did not
seem to be afraid of light but when
about 10 ft. from me it climbed up a
small bush for protection I shot it
with my 410. shot pistol.
December, 11 1926
No 12105
Was shot in trail at night by me
Was shined by carbide light and was
shot with 410 shot pistol
No 12106
Was shot in trail at night 2 mi. N. of
Divisadero it was heard in brush
and when seen it was feeding on
leaves but when we stopped it started
to run then I shot it with pistol
these mammals are covered with ticks
and are called the rabbit horse by
natives they say that a certain time
of year the rabbits ride on their
back they also use the fat of these
for stomach trouble, and they also
use them for food