Ans. Yes Sir.
Ques. For the purpose of making investigations there?
Ans. For the purpose of prosecuting investigations ordered by the Surgeon General.
Ques. You went there in obedience to a letter of instructions?
Ans. In obedience to orders which I received.
Ques. Did you reduce the results of your investigations to the shape of a report?
Ans. I was engaged at that work when General Johnston surrendered his army.
(A document being handed to witness.)
Ques. Have you examined this extract from your report and compared it with the original?
Ans. Yes sir, I have.