Question. Did you go on shore at Fort Pillow?
Answer. No, sir; I saw some of the rebel officers come down and go on board the Platte Valley; and some of our officers were drinking with them, and making very free with them. I did not particularly notice what rank, but I took them to be captains and lieutenants.
Question. Did you hear the conversation between them?
Answer. They were making very free with one another, joking, talking, and running on. I did not feel right to see such going on, and did not go about them.
John W. Shelton, sworn and examined.
By the chairman:
Question. Where were you raised?
Answer. I was born in Arkansas, but raised principally in Tennessee.
Question. To what company and regiment do you belong?