Q. Did you communicate from Washington, in any way, to Fortress Monroe, or the Minnesota, in regard to the prisoners? A. No, sir.
Q. They went forward under the directions you gave before leaving to go to Washington?
A. They did, sir; I gave the instructions. I did not know whether the Harriet Lane would be ready. She was waiting until the vessel arrived to relieve her from the station.
Q. Was General Butler at Fortress Monroe at the time of the arrival of the prisoners?
A. He was, sir.
Q. Did you confer with him about it?
A. No, sir.
Q. Neither then nor at Washington?
A. No, sir.
Q. Was there any conversation between you and him in regard to that?