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For a history of the settlement of Gallipolis and the French Grant, see Michaux’s Travels, vol. iii of this series, pp. 182-185.

Claudius R. Menager, one of the original emigrants, had been a baker, and made use of his skill both as a merchant and tavern-keeper. He became the richest man in the colony, and died much respected.—Ed.