Mr. Cadigan. I would point out that these represent only a portion of the original document, since for demonstration purposes the lower printed blank is not included in these exhibits.
Mr. Eisenberg. Now, the document as we see it now exhibits extremely faint writing. Can you explain the reason for that?
Mr. Cadigan. Yes; this is due to treatment of the card for latent fingerprints by chemical process which bleaches and makes inks run.
Mr. Eisenberg. Was the document treated to restore the original color after it had been treated for fingerprints?
Mr. Cadigan. No; from looking at this, it has been desilvered, but it has not been completely desilvered since parts of the stains of the chemical treatment remain.
Mr. Eisenberg. When you first saw the document and made your examination, was the document in its original condition, that is, had it been treated yet for fingerprints?
Mr. Cadigan. I never saw the original.
Mr. Eisenberg. You never saw the original?
Mr. Cadigan. No; I had a Xerox copy of the original exhibit. I did not see this original exhibit.
Mr. Eisenberg. You said before you had examined this exhibit?