Record of Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry in the Case of Rear-Admiral Winfield S. Schley, U.S. Navy (Volume 1)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902. Excerpt: ... There being no further questions to ask this witness, the judge-advocate requested that the testimony given by him be not read to him by the stenographer, but that he be directed to report to-morrow morning, October 1, 1901, at 11 o'clock, when he will be furnished with so much of the record as contains his testimony and asked to withdraw for the consideration of the same, upon the completion of which he will be again called before the Court and be given an opportunity to amend his testimony as recorded or pronounce it correct. The request was granted, and the witness was instructed accordingly, whereupon he withdrew. Capt. THEODORE F. JEWELL, U. S. Navy, a witness called by the judge-advocate, was duly sworn by the president. By the.judge-advocate: Q. Please state your name, rank, and present station.--A. Theodore F. Jewell; captain, United States Navy; on the examining board at the navy-yard, Washington. Q. Where and in command of what vessel did you serve during1 the recent war with Spain?--A. I served in command of the cruiser Minneapolis, in Hampton Roads and in the West Indies, during the war. Q. In the North Altantic Squadron, generally?--A. In the North Atlantic Squadron, generally; first attached to the Flying Squadron, and subsequently to the North Atlantic Squadron. Q. When, after leaving Hampton Roads, did you first fall in with the Flying Squadron flagship Brooklyn, under command of Commodore (i.ow Admiral) Schlcyf--A. On the afternoon of the 26th of May, 1898, off Santiago. Q. What battery did the Minneapolis carry at the time of her arrival off Santiago, as stated?--A. She had one 8-inch gun, two 6-inch guns, and twelve 4-inch guns, 1 think. I think that was the battery, or perhaps more. I have forgotten exactly the number of 4-inch guns, b...