A. That I answered by stating that General Latta would be there.
Q. Where did you meet the Secretary of State first?
A. At Pittsburgh.
Q. On your arrival at Pittsburgh?
A. No, sir; he came in Saturday morning, I think, just after daylight—just about daylight, probably. He was at the Monongahela. We had telegraphed him to meet us at the Monongahela house, and after we got to the Union depot we found General Pearson and the troops were stopping there and were detained. Colonel Quay came in in the morning.
Q. After your arrival there and consultation with General Pearson, it was determined not to attempt to move any train until the Philadelphia troops arrived, as I understand you?
A. I understood that to be the determination. Of course in these military consultations, although I listened, I did not take any part. That was my understanding of the result of the conversation.
Q. Did you understand General Pearson to be giving directions to the military force there?
A. I understood General Pearson to be in command.
Q. And that the Adjutant General was there exercising his powers and duties as Adjutant General proper?