As soon as he saw me, he said, "Who have you there--a prisoner, or a deserter ?" They said a prisoner.
From what command?
No one answered.

Finally he asked me what command I belonged to.

I told him the Confederate States army.

Then, said he, "What is your name ?" Said I, "General, if that would be any information, I would have no hesitancy in giving it.

But I claim your protection as a prisoner of war.