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The Gentleman from New Geneva:
Gallatin concentrated his efforts on starting industry and commerce in New Geneva, a town he laid out near his farm.
A characteristic of frontier life was free and open discussion of political issues. Gallatin's opinions came to be valued. Soon he was elected to state, then national offices. Never again could he focus his energies on his properties in the "Western Country."
He began one of the first industries west of the mountains, a glass factory. Eventually, his "Albert Gallatin & Co." also operated several mills and a gun factory. |