Answer. It was good. He was originally sergeant major of the 1st Missouri light artillery, and was an officer of experience and tried courage, and of irreproachable character.
Question. Do you know whether or not any information was received here that Fort Pillow was threatened before it was actually attacked?
Answer. I know that Major Booth assured General Hurlbut that he stood in no danger, and begged him not to feel any apprehension. General Hurlbut, I believe, answered that report by sending Major Booth two additional guns, with a fresh supply of ammunition.
Question. How long have you been here in this department?
Answer. Since the 1st of August, 1862.
Question. Have you, during that time, been familiar with the condition of the garrison at Fort Pillow?
Answer. I have been familiar with it since the 1st of May, 1863.
Question. Has the garrison been entirely withdrawn from Fort Pillow at any time since then?
Answer. Yes, sir.
Question. Why?