Q. You disbanded at the transfer depot?
A. We disbanded, and the men got away the best they could.
Q. Left the transfer depot?
A. Yes, sir.
By Mr. Engelbert:
Q. Were these orders addressed to you, or to the colonel?
A. Addressed to me, and the orders addressed to the colonels of the regiments, too.
Q. Of the same purport?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Did you consider that they had superceded you by the order?