A. I think the order to fire emanated from General Pearson, but I never
said, in direct words, that General Pearson gave the order to fire.
Q. It was only a supposition of yours?
A. No; it was from the remark that I have sworn--I heard General
Pearson give this--my remark was that General Pearson had turned around
to other officers, with whom I am not acquainted, and used the
expression, "Your men to fire;" but I did not say he had coupled those
words with "Order your men to fire."
Q. Did you hear him say those words?
A. I have sworn. Yes, sir.
Q. To whom?
A. As I told you, I was not acquainted with the officers to whom he
addressed himself. He was speaking to parties in gray uniform. He was
standing almost immediately in his rear.