of American ethnology." Gallatin remained active in public life as an outspoken opponent of slavery and an advocate for fiscal responsibility, free trade, and individual liberty.

Early life

Gallatin was born on January 29, 1761, in Geneva, and was until 1785 a citizen of the Republic of Geneva. His parents were the wealthy Jean Gallatin and his wife Sophie Albertine Rollaz. Gallatin's family had great influence

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