A. I don't think that I have any personal knowledge of that dispatch—don't think I saw it—and what I would give you would be hearsay about that. I have a recollection of a telegram to direct Brinton, I think, to join Colonel Guthrie.
Q. Were you present when Major Norris started to find General Brinton?
A. I don't think I was present when he left the hotel. I was in the hotel.
Q. Did you hear General Latta give him any instructions?
A. Well, I couldn't say. I know he had his instructions, but whether I heard Latta give them to him, I don't know. I don't know what his instructions were.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. Do you know anything about any proclamations issued by the Governor, in relation to this riot?
A. I know very little more than the proclamation was issued. At least, I saw the proclamation signed by the Governor and myself, which, I have no doubt, was issued here, under the seal of the State, but I was not present at the time. I know nothing more, really, than you, gentlemen of the committee, yourself.
Q. That proclamation was issued under general instructions from the department?
A. When the heads of departments leave, they generally leave blanks signed, to be used in case of an emergency, if they are required.