Q. Did General Pearson have on a belt and sword?
A. No, sir; not as I saw.
Q. He had nothing then by which you could distinguish him as an officer—he had no shoulder straps?
A. No, sir.
Q. No trimmings on his coat?
A. No, sir; not as I saw.
Q. Nor any sword. He was just simply dressed as a civilian, with the exception of his blouse and brass buttons?
A. Yes, sir; a blouse. I did not take notice to his dress, only in that way.
Q. Had he shoulder straps on?
A. No, sir; not as I saw.