I went to town to my massy's church. I sat 'long side on 'em and held the baby. My father, he held meetings on the plantation and prayer meetings just like they have now.
46. Do your friends believe in charms and conjure bags, and what has been their experience with magic and spells?
I guess some claim dey believe in sech things, but I don't know whether they do or not.
47. Did you ever use an ox to plow with? What sort of plow?
Yes, I see 'em plow wid hoxen. Dey used the kind of plows they made on the plantation. I didn't plow, but I used to have fun a goin' roun' in the old ox two-wheel wagon cart. I'd go down de hill in it; we'd get in the dump cart and holler an' have a big time.
48. How much did various foods and drinks and commodities cost just at the end of the war and afterwards?
I don't know what things cost.
[HW: Negro-Tampa-Slave Interviews]
July 9, 1937