A. I should judge probably fifty per cent. of them—taking the strength of the division right straight through—probably more than that.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. You stated you heard no command given to the troops to fire.
A. No.
Q. Didn't you consider the men justifiable in firing?
A. Yes; I consider it would not have been half a minute before the command would have been given. It would have been necessary.
Q. Was there a consultation among the officers as to the position you should take after the firing took place?
A. The only consultation was between—or a conversation—it was hardly in the nature of a consultation—was between General Brinton and General Pearson. General Pearson sent to know of General Brinton—stating he had heard the firing—whether there were any killed or wounded, and requested him, if he desired to communicate, to send a staff officer. General Brinton sent me, and I immediately returned and reported that General Pearson desired to see him and went back with him.
Q. Where did you find General Pearson?
A. In the second story of the outer office.