Mr. Specter.

And did you observe him when he was taken out of trauma room No. 2?

Mrs. Nelson.

Yes, I saw him when he went upstairs to the operating room.

Mr. Specter.

And how did he get upstairs to the operating room?

Mrs. Nelson.

On a stretcher carried by several of the doctors. Miss Standridge went in front and opened doorways and went to the elevator. I could not see her at the elevator but this is what she told me.

Mr. Specter.

How far could you see her?

Mrs. Nelson.

Oh, approximately 30 feet.

Mr. Specter.

And who is Miss Standridge?

Mrs. Nelson.

Head nurse in the emergency room.

Mr. Specter.

What is her first name?

Mrs. Nelson.

Jeanette.

Mr. Specter.

You say the stretcher was carried?

Mrs. Nelson.

Well, it was wheeled.
Mr. SPECTER. And what does the stretcher look like that Governor Connally was on?
Mrs. NELSON. Well, there are no specific details, it's an average type of movable four-wheel stretcher, made out of metal, with a plastic mattress on the stretcher. It has an elevation between---on the sides, so that the---I don't know how to explain exactly.

Mr. Specter.

A bumper-type effect?

Mrs. Nelson.

It has a bumper on the side.

Mr. Specter.

Is there a tray underneath the place where the body was resting?

Mrs. Nelson.

Yes.
Mr. SPECTER. And is that the same general description of a stretcher that President Kennedy was brought in on?

Mrs. Nelson.

Yes; they were the same type.
Mr. SPECTER. Mrs. Nelson, I'm going to show you a four-page statement which is marked "Activities of Doris Nelson, R.N., beginning 12 noon, Friday, November 22, 1963," after I ask that it be marked as an exhibit in connection with this deposition.
(Reporter marked the instrument referred to as Nelson Exhibit No. 1.)
Mr. SPECTER. Is this a photostatic copy of the statement which you gave to Mr. Jack Price, the administrator of the hospital, concerning your activities on November 22, 1963, as they pertain to this matter?

Mrs. Nelson.

Yes; it is.

Mr. Specter.

And are the facts set forth heroin true and correct to the best of your knowledge, information and belief?

Mrs. Nelson.

Yes; they are.

Mr. Specter.

Did I meet with you for a few moments before we started this deposition and explain the purpose of the proceeding?

Mrs. Nelson.

Yes; you did.

Mr. Specter.

Did I ask you the same questions which we have discussed here during the course of my questioning before the court reporter?

Mrs. Nelson.

Yes.

Mr. Specter.

Thank you very much for providing this deposition to us.

Mrs. Nelson.

You are quite welcome.

Mr. Specter.

Off the record.

(Discussion off the record between Mr. Specter and the witness, Mrs. Doris Nelson.)

Mr. Specter.

Back on the record, just a minute.
Mrs. Nelson, I will ask you if you would sign the end of this statement here, that it is your statement?

Mrs. Nelson.

(Signed statement referred to.)

Mr. Specter.

And are you willing to waive a requirement, if it is any formal requirement, as to the signing of this deposition?

Mrs. Nelson.

Yes; I am.
Mr. SPECTER. Thank you very much.