A. Yes, sir, at Charleston, South Carolina.
Q. How long have you resided at Charleston?
A. Since 1837.
Q. What has been your business there?
A. Sea-faring man.
Q. In what capacity have you acted as a sea-faring man?
A. As master and mate.
Q. In what crafts?
A. In various crafts, small and large, and steamers.
Q. Sailing out of the port of Charleston?