A. I had no employment after that. The blockade prevented vessels from going out, although some did get out after the blockade was established.
Q. State the facts and circumstances which preceded your connection with the Savannah?
A. I joined the Savannah as a privateer, through the influence of acquaintances of mine, with whom I had sailed, and from the necessity of having something to do, and under the idea of legal rights from the Confederate Government.
Q. What did you first do in reference to shipping on the Savannah?
A. I was on the bay with an acquaintance of mine, named James Evans, who is now, I believe, at Charleston, and who spoke to me about it.
Q. Was Evans one of the crew of the Savannah?
A. Yes, he was one of the prize crew that went off with the Joseph. He solicited me to join him, and said that he knew Captain Baker, and that he and others were going in the Savannah.
Q. Where did you see him?
A. I saw him on the bay at Charleston.
Q. Did you go anywhere with him in reference to enlisting?