29. Do you remember the money called "shin-plasters?"

I've seen plenty. I guess my master had barrels of them.

30. What interesting historical events happened during your youth,--such

as Sherman's Army passing through your section? Did you witness the

happenings and what was the reaction of the other Negroes to them?

Sherman's army went through Perry but they did not do any damage there.

They expected them to come and buried lots of food and valuable things,

and when they came they took them to the smoke houses and told them to

help themselves. They did not burn any houses there.

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