At the end of each court term the grand jury sub-mitted a report on its activities and the general condition of the county. The report often summarizes criminal proceedings, noted the general condition of the jail and courthouse, and made a quick audit of the books. The narrative is usually very general and routine. However, grand jury reports can be an interesting record, especially when there is discussion about a particular case, the jury's subsequent decision, the condition of public property, such as roads, the jail, and the courthouse, or the welfare of the county.