I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
G. F. SHEPLEY,
Brigadier General, Commanding.
Hon. D. W. Gooch,
Of Committee on Conduct of the War.
Washington, D. C., May 9, 1864.
Captain Charles C. G. Thornton, sworn and examined.
By the chairman:
Question. What is your rank and position in the army?
Answer. I am a captain, and aid on General George F. Shepley's staff.