Note 36 — PART I
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For the early history of Wheeling, see Michaux’s Travels, ante, p. 33, note 15. There were two routes from Pittsburg to Wheeling; one more direct, but rougher, passing through West Liberty, was taken by the younger Michaux (q. v.) the year previous; the stage route, by way of Canonsburg, Washington, and Alexandria was that chosen by Harris.—Ed.