biographical note, [p. 74 n.];

explores the Mississippi, [99].

Laud, Archbishop, persecutes the Puritans, [38];

passes laws against Massachusetts, [47].

Laudonnière, René de, French explorer, founds colony in Florida, [15].

Lawrence, Capt. James, [portrait p. 233], [305];

biographical note, [p. 233 n. 1];

defeated by the Shannon, [304].

Lecompton Constitution, [424], [425].

Lee, Fort, capture of, [158].