History of Erie County e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. For the encouragement of those attempting this duty, Sal lust says Among the different ways of employing one's abilities, that of writing history is of eminent use but I shall say nothing of its excellence, because many have already shown it, and lest I should be charged with vanity for ex tolling what I am myself engaged in.