Question. Had you at the time you made that report any doubt that that was the intention of the enemy or at least that he was forming in front of us to give battle?

I had no doubt in my own mind in regard to it. Of course I had no opportunity of knowing except from the information I could get or see or judge from, and I felt it my duty, although I had given my parole of honor, to inform you of the fact.

Question. Do you know what time the forces under Kirby Smith commenced passing through Harrodsburg to take their position?

On the morning of the 10th, about 7 or 8 o'clock; the advance guard of Kirby Smith came in about 6 o'clock.

Question. How long did they continue passing through the town or how long did you observe them?

They made a halt in the town for a few moments. General Kirby Smith rode up to General Bragg's headquarters. I saw him and watched the movements as close as I could, being under guard and having the liberty of the town at the time. They were passing from 8 to 12 o'clock.

Question. You say you were under guard when you obtained this information?

Yes, sir.

Cross-examination by the JUDGE-ADVOCATE:

Question. How did you come by the information you carried to General Buell?

I saw movement of troops and had conversation with some staff officers belonging to the different generals. I also had conversation with some Union men.

Question. Were the movements you saw in and about Harrodsburg?

They were.

Question. By what road did they come into Harrodsburg and by what route did they go out?

I could not tell you the name of the road by which they came into Harrodsburg. I do not recollect that point. They went out on the Perryville road. It must have been the Perryville road I came in on.

Question. Between what hours were they moving out on the Perryvill road?

I judge from 8 to 12 o'clock in the morning; it might have been earlier and it might have been a little later; I did not notice the hour at the time.

Question. In what manner did they move out on that Perryville road-closed up, and was it a continuous column of men?

It was. It moved up with men in columns of fours, and with artillery. I paid more attention to the artillery, being in that branch of service, than to the infantry.

Question. Was that the morning of the 9th?

It was the morning of the 10th.

Question. What conversation had you with staff officers in reference to the movements that you reported to General Buell?

I had no conversation with them in regard to the movements.

Question. At what time were you paroled?

I was paroled at 9 o'clock. I refused to take the parole at first, because I thought I could be exchanged sooner by not taking the parole. I did take the parole on the evening of the 9th.

Question. How did it happen that you remained there till the afternoon of the 10th after being liberated?