A. So I understood. I understood that the Adjutant General had authority from the Governor, and was exercising his authority so far as getting the troops there.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. As commander-in-chief?
A. That is, he had directions from the commander-in-chief to issue the orders necessary to assist the authorities.
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. In calling out the troops?
A. Yes; but after the troops were gathered together, they were in command of the officer of the division—that is, so far as any military operations were concerned.
Q. And that General Latta was not giving directions to the troops after they came there—not taking command of the troops, or superseding General Pearson at all?
A. That was my understanding.
Q. After the collision occurred, what time was it when General Pearson arrived at the Union Depot hotel?