A. I judge it was about the 26th, probably.
By Mr. Means:
Q. Do you think the troops could have remained any longer in the round-house than they did?
A. No; and I didn't see what the necessity was for their remaining there anyhow.
Q. What was the condition of your command, in regard to rest and want of food?
A. The men were very much exhausted. They had been taken away during the night from their homes, and, of course, had very little sleep, and little or nothing to eat, and, of course, they were very much exhausted. Still, as they demonstrated on their march, they could do their duty. I would like to state to the committee, that at no time, from the hour when my regiment left Philadelphia until it returned, was there any moment, in my estimation, when the men were not prepared for any duty, that they were called on to do.
Q. You had some army experience?
A. I served about three years and six months in the army.
Q. Your troops were as ready to do service as those in the United States army?
A. I never saw any difference.