A. I only know if as you do. I didn't see it, and know nothing of it.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. But was the thing not officially reported?
A. Nothing official reported to me. I believe the officer in charge of those troops is now undergoing trial by court martial in Philadelphia.
Q. Do you know who it is?
A. I only know from hearsay.
Q. Do you know of any troops that were ordered to Pittsburgh returning without orders?
A. I heard so, yes, sir; that there were troops that did return.
Q. Do you know it officially?
A. No.