By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Did you designate those in your message to General Latta?
A. I probably did.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. Were they officers or men?
A. A few of the men—none of the officers. But so far as the men were fatigued or worn out, I tried to convey that in the strongest terms.
Q. For the purpose of getting supplies?
A. For the purpose of getting something to eat and ammunition.
Q. Did General Latta say anything in his communications to you that you were left in command of the round-house, and that you were expected to act on your own discretion?
A. No; on the contrary, he gave me specific orders what to do, and when I left where to go.