By the chairman:
Question. Were the persons who made these statements conscious of approaching dissolution?
Answer. Yes, sir; I know of no particular cases where they spoke of these things when they were right on the borders of death; but they made them before, when they were aware of their condition.
Question. So that you have no reason to doubt that they told the exact truth, or intended to do so?
Answer. None whatever. There has been such a unanimity of testimony on that point, that I cannot entertain the shadow of a doubt.
Question. And their statements were corroborated by their appearance?
Answer. Yes, sir.
Question. You have had under your charge and attention confederate sick and wounded, have you not?
Answer. Yes, sir.
Question. How have they been treated?