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The negroes are seven million to-day, and they are increasing in numbers and gaining in wealth and intelligence.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “The negroes are seven million to-day, and they are increasing in numbers and gaining in wealth and intelligence.”
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Boutwell notes the growth and empowerment of the black population in America.
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