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Since the termination of the rebellion there has been a decided improvement in the marital relations. The women begin to look upon their husbands as help mates and not mere bed companions
Complaints are numerous and of the most varied character.
The whites as a mass, are not charitably disposed towards the colored people. The laws are somewhat equitably administered, yet commiseration is seldom shown when the suit, or controvercy is decided against the negro. The presiding judge (Watts), in all instances that have fallen under my observations, has chosen to be just and undiscriminating.
Very Respectfully
R.V. Montague
Agent