A. I should judge about 3-1/2 miles, or 3-1/4, from Old Point over to Sewall's Point. I have not measured it accurately. It is from 3 to 4 miles.
By Mr. Smith:
Q. Was the Minnesota brought inside or outside of a line drawn from Old Point to the Rip Raps?
A. A little outside of the line, sir.
By a Juror:
Q. Would a person be subject to any port-charges where the Minnesota lay?
A. No, sir.
Defendants' counsel objected to the question and answer.
The Court:
Q. What do you mean by port dues?