Q. When the Joseph was seized by the Savannah, what was done with the Joseph?
A. She was taken a prize, a crew of six was put on board of her, and they started with her to westward.
Q. What became of the rest of the men of the Joseph besides yourself?
A. They were carried on with the Joseph; I continued on the Savannah.
Q. When did you first observe, on board the Savannah, that the American flag was flying?
A. When she was within about a mile and a half off.
Q. At what time, in reference to her distance from you, did she run up the Confederate flag?
A. The Confederate flag was not run up until after I had asked Captain Baker by what authority he ordered me to go on board; then the Confederate flag was run up; that was just before I went on board.
Cross-examined by Mr. Larocque.
Q. Be good enough to spell your name.