A. There was considerable firing along the route.
Q. Were you present when General Brinton met Major Buffington at the arsenal?
A. I was present when he met a person, supposed to be the person commanding the arsenal.
Q. Where was he?
A. It was at his house inside the arsenal grounds.
Q. How far from the house?
A. Right on the steps—right on the porch.
Q. What took place between them?
A. Well, General Brinton introduced himself, and told him who he was, and requested substantially—that was he requested permission to bring the men inside, and, if possible, to get ammunition and provisions for them, or if not, to allow them to remain there until he could communicate with General Latta, and get some orders. Buffington immediately ordered him to leave the place as rapidly as possible, and leave no men inside. He did that in an abrupt manner, as much as to say, if you don't go out, I will throw you out.
Q. Had you been directed to Major Buffington's house by anybody?