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15 I dont know of any theft in the neighborhood 17 There are a few renters- 18 They live dishonestly I hear, and dont work, 19 Those who are hired live much better 20 I dont hear of any disposition to emigrate 21 I think they have strong local attachments 22 I think their conduct generally respectful- Mine are- 23 No schools of any kind 24 I think the feeling between whites and blacks generally good- Some negroes dont like to be ordered and reluctantly obey orders, sometimes are impudent- which tends to bad feeling 25 I know of no instances of opprission 26 Two of my hands left without cause- I know of no others 27 I dont think them saving- Dont know of one instance- my hands spend their money as fast as they get it. 28 Their condition at home is as good as when in slavery- (hesitating)- I think in some instances better Mr Spencer is a young man, who has the reputation of being a good manager- and kind to his hands.- Is intelligent, and candid Dr. Dennis. living near Colts ferry on the Stanton river, about 15 miles from Charlotte C.H.-manages his fathers plantation. April 25th 1866 1 Our plantation contains about 900 acres