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25th Appointed to investigate the subject to show that he was convicted on false testimony, and he believes that the Presidents interference was founded upon a knowledge of this fact. (End) Testimony of Dr. Bell under oath, Q: What is your name, age and Profession? A: R. A. Bell 40 years (MD, and A, A, Surgeon in charge Hospital Bureau R. T and A. Lands Q: 10 When were you first placed in charge of Hospital? A: By order of Dr F.L. Town, dated Mch 14, 67 (Original filed, Marked Ex "A", which order I think I received about the 18th or 20th of March, Q: 15 By whose authority were the Act'g Cadets appointed in the Hosp'l and what were their names? A: By authority of Dr. F.L. Town their names were Leander D. Stansberry, J.T. Jaycocks & Thos Fields, & M.W. Roberts (original orders filed) marked "B.""C.""D."&"E" [[left margin]] 20 [[/left margin]] Q: What was done in the case of M. W. Roberts Acting Med Cadet? A: After taking the oath, he was contracted with by Dr DeWitt and assigned to duty by Br. Brig Gen'l Burbank [[left margin]] 25 [[/left margin]] (original order filed)marked Ex. "J" (End) [stamp] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [/stamp]