Q. And this was three o'clock on Saturday afternoon, until that time on Sunday?
A. Nine o'clock, Sunday morning; and there was no serving of rations in Sharpsburg.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. It was every fellow for himself?
A. Yes: each one foraging for himself. Rations were not served until that night. So far as I saw, everything was paid for that was received. I know that I paid for the buttermilk I received.
Q. Did you know or hear of any order being given to General Brinton by Colonel Norris to move to Torrens station?
A. I heard of no such order.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. Or from any one else?
A. No; I asked General Brinton frequently what his orders were, and so far as I know, he told me the orders he had. I heard of no such orders.