Q. At whose instance did you and Colonel Norris go in pursuit of General Brinton?
A. I was directed by the Adjutant General to accompany Colonel Norris to the office of General Brinton.
Q. Did you hear the Adjutant General give Colonel Norris any orders to tell to General Brinton?
A. I did not.
Q. Verbal?
A. I did not hear any.
Q. Did he give him any written orders to your knowledge?
A. I think not.
Q. When you overtook General Brinton, state what conversation took place between Colonel Norris and General Brinton?
A. After passing through the city—through Penn avenue—we overtook General Brinton at the rear of his command, then marching very rapidly to the north. We drove partially through the left of his command, got out of our carriage, and walked the balance of the way to the front. Then General Brinton ordered a halt of his troops, and Colonel Norris then told him that the Adjutant General requested that he would turn back, and form a junction with Colonel Guthrie at Torrens station. Do you want me to go on and repeat the whole conversation?