A. I think he named the Sixth regiment. We understood that to be the regiment referred to. Sometime afterwards, a second dispatch was received, in better character, and we were re-assured. The first one was very bad.
Q. The next dispatch was more encouraging?
A. Yes; decidedly more encouraging.
Q. Do you recollect how the next dispatch reached the Union depot?
A. I think that the dispatches were brought through the lines by Sergeant Wilson of the Jefferson Cavalry. He came out in disguise.
Q. All the dispatches you referred to were brought by him?
A. I think so. I will not be positive about that.
Q. Do you recollect of General Matthews making any remarks when he received the first dispatch?
A. I couldn't say positively, but there was conversation. I was in the room, but didn't pay any attention to it myself.
Q. Did you know whether General Latta contemplated ordering General Brinton's command out of the round-house, prior to receiving that first dispatch?