Q. Was General Pearson present when the firing took place?
A. I think he was—not that I saw him, but he gave me the order to clear the tracks, and the time was so short after he gave the order before the firing commenced, that I do not see how he could arrive at Mr. Pitcairn's office before the firing took place, although I didn't see him myself. He gave me those orders, and I ordered the Weccacoe Legion, which had about seventy-five yards to go, and the whole time didn't occupy over two minutes.
Q. How was he dressed?
A. I think in full uniform—my impression is that he was. I think he was.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. What do you mean by full uniform?
A. Blouse and cap—regular fatigue uniform.
By Mr. Larrabee:
Q. Suppose he had turned around immediately after giving you the order and gone to Mr. Pitcairn's office, could he have got there before the firing took place?
A. I do not think so, but I may be mistaken.