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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