Answer. Yes, sir; and sleeping in the cold. They took my money and clothes and everything else away from me, even my pocket-comb and knife, and my finger-ring that my sister gave me. They were taken away when I was captured.
[The witness, who was so weak that he could not raise his head, appeared to be so much exhausted by talking that the committee refrained from further examination. As they were moving away from his bed, he spoke up and said: "I am better now than when I came here. I have some strength now. I hope I shall get better, for I want to see my old father and mother once more.">[
James Sweeney, sworn and examined.
By Mr. Gooch:
Question. Where did you reside when you enlisted?
Answer. Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Question. To what company and regiment do you belong?
Answer. Company E, 17th Massachusetts.
Question. When were you taken prisoner?