[33] For a brief note on Frankfort, see F. A. Michaux's Travels, volume iii of our series, note 39.
This was probably Colonel Richard Taylor, father of General Zachary Taylor. He was born in Virginia in 1744, and served throughout the Revolutionary War. Removing to the Falls of the Ohio (1781), he was a member of the conventions which formed the first and second constitutions of Kentucky, and was often a member of its legislature. He died in 1826.—Ed.
[34] For information concerning the early history of Louisville, consult Croghan's Journals, volume i of our series, note 106.—Ed.
[35] For the information of future travellers, Allen's quiet part of the hotel is down the street turning the corner of his house.—Welby.
[36] A brief account of New Albany may be found in Hulme's Journal, volume x of our series, note 15.—Ed.
[37] Paoli, about forty miles northwest of New Albany, is the seat of Orange County; it was laid out in 1816 by a territorial commission, and the first frame building erected in that year. Hindostan has passed out of existence; see Faux's Journal, volume xi of our series, note 68. Washington proved to be the most advantageously located. See ibid., note 69.—Ed.
[38] Vincennes is not as old as Philadelphia, having been founded in 1727. Consult Croghan's Journals, volume i of our series, note 113.—Ed.
[39] Upon resigning his commission in the army (1814), General Harrison settled upon a farm at North Bend, Ohio.—Ed.
[39*] Mr. Birkbeck's letters from the Illinois.—Welby.
[40] Hulme's Journal has been reprinted in volume x of our series.—Ed.