A. Yes.
Q. During the time you have been in his service, have you seen him write, and become acquainted with his hand-writing.
A. A great deal of it.
Q. Is he a gentleman who writes a good deal?
A. Yes.
Q. Are you well acquainted with the character of his hand-writing?
A. Yes.
Q. Have the goodness to look that over, and then I will ask you a question respecting it, and among other things look at the signature at the bottom, R. Du Bourg.—[The letter sent to Admiral Foley was handed to the witness, and he examined it.]
Mr. Park. Having examined that paper, is that, in your judgment and belief, the hand-writing of your master, Mr. De Berenger?