Q. What command did he hold, if any, at the time of his death? A. Department of the Columbia, and adviser to the peace commission under telegraphic instructions from Washington.
Q. Was he in receipt of instructions from any source as to the course he was to pursue; was he receiving instructions from time to time? A. Yes, sir, from time to time; from commanding General of the Army.
Q. What kind of instructions were they? Did you see them yourself? A. Yes, sir; generally telegraphic instructions.
Q. What was their nature? What did they instruct him to do? A. Instructed him to use his utmost endeavors to bring about a peaceable termination of the trouble.
Q. What relation did he hold with the peace commissioners? A. He was ordered down there to consult and advise with them.
Q. Do you remember General Canby’s initials? A. E. R. S.; his full name was Edward Richard Sprigg Canby.
Henry C. Mceldery, assistant surgeon U. S. A., called for prosecution, sworn, testified as follows:—
Question by judge-advocate. Did you see the body of General Canby after his decease? A. I did, sir; I saw it on the field on the evening of April 11.