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The material prosperity of the freedmen is generally on the increase, especially in the towns. I take pleasure in stating that more than one hundred colored men, in this town, own real estate ranging in value from one hundred and fifty to three thousand dollars, and that it is all rapidly appreciating. Very Respectfully Your ob'd't. Serv't. Saml S Gardner Sub Asst Com'r.