The claim was later withdrawn, but it was after the one-year deadline for the farmers. In the meantime, new claimants with false names had transferred the land to Robert E. Carr and David Moffat, who was a friend and banking partner of Cook's.
After the one-year deadline passed for the farmers, the claim was withdrawn. During this time, new individuals with false identities transferred the land to Robert E. Carr and David Moffat, who was a close friend and financial partner of Cook.