A look, the pointing of a finger, refusal or neglect to step out of the way when a white person is approaching, were some reasons a master might punish their slaves. ... They couldn't legally get marry and couldn't testify in court against a white person. ... The cabins were bad because there was so much disease on the grounds and during the winter and raining times the snow and water would get in because there were open windows. ...

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