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witness a great change in this respect: for the Freedmen are fast learning the folly of the silly reports which have been circulating among them, in regard to property being divided out &c. and are beginning to stir about for Houses for the next year.  The income from Contracts, has only been Two dollars, and in view of what you told me, I will retain the money to reimburse me for the Amount due me on my Cash Account.

I am Col., Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
A.L. Brown
Capt. and Asst. Supt.