Special History Report: Albert Gallatin, Statesman, Diplomat, Humanitarian, Scientist. Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Pennsylvania

摘要

The special history of Albert Gallatin has been prepared as part of the American Industrial Heritage Project (AIHP) of western Pennsylvania. It was authorized March 29, 1990, by a task directive amendment. As stated in the directive, the purpose of the brief history is to emphasize Gallatin's contributions to American political, financial, diplomatic, cultural, and scientific history based largely on secondary works. It is not intended to duplicate other studies completed or under way by AIHP, nor does it stress Gallatin's personal life, particularly as it relates to Friendship Hill National Historic Site, or his contributions to Pennsylvania history. The study is merely an attempt to complement the others by focusing on Gallatin's contributions to the nation. It presents a summary of what his biographers have already said about this great American. In doing so, it will give the visitor to Friendship Hill National Historic Site a better understanding of an American who has yet to receive the proper acclaim.