Answer—One man only, and the others were all drilled men.
Question—Had the whole battalion previously been exercised with blank cartridge?
Answer—Yes, but not frequently.
Question—Had they any practice with ball cartridge?
Answer—I think 180 men had previously had ball practice.
Question—Was a large proportion of the regiment composed of boys under twenty?
Answer—I think that about 120 were under twenty, and a large proportion of these were between the ages of 19 and 20 years of age.
Question—Did you observe any difference in the demeanor of the men when under fire?
Answer—No difference—all seemed equally steady.
Question—What number of rounds had the men of the Thirteenth when going into action?