A. In the United States.
(Objected to, as matter of law.)
Q. At what distance were you from Fortress Monroe?
A. About three-quarters of a mile, and nearly the same from the Rip Raps.
Q. What distance from Norfolk?
A. I think 14 miles, as near as I can judge; 12 or 14.
Q. Had you any instructions from the Government, in respect to any prisoners that might be arrested on the high seas, as to the place they were to be taken to?
A. Not previous to my arriving at Hampton Roads. After that, I had. Those instructions were in writing.
Q. You had no particular or general instructions previous to that?
A. No, sir; it was discretionary with me, previous to that, where to send the prisoners I had.