38. What do you remember about northern people or outside people moving into the community after the war?
Yes. Mrs. Dermont, she taught white folks. I didn't go to school.
39. How did your family's life compare after Emancipation with it before?
I had it better and so did the rest.
40. Do you know anything about political meetings and clubs formed after the war?
You had to have a ticket to go to church or the paddle rollers.
41. Do you know anything regarding the letters and stories from Negroes who migrated north after the war?
No.
42. Were there any Negroes of your acquaintance who were skilled [TR: illegible] particular line of work?
Yes. In making shoes and furniture, they had to do most everything well or get paddled.