Rider, Sir Dudley, parliamentary character, i. [123], [124];
dies just as made a peer, ii. [202];
the patent withheld, and why, ib.
Rigby, Mr., becomes an agent between Fox and the Duke of Bedford, ii. [45];
further political intrigues in Ireland, [315];
political character and conduct in Ireland, iii. [66], [70], [73].
Robinhood Society, its meetings and rules, i. [42].
Robinson, Sir Thomas, appointed secretary at war, i. [388];
his character, ib.;
resigns the seals to make way for Fox; his gratitude and paternal feelings on receiving place and pension, ii. [44], [45];
absurd reply to Pitt, [93].
Rochefoucault, Cardinal, works on the superstition of Louis XV., ii. [176].
Rochester, election to supply Byng’s vacancy; singular circumstances connected with it, ii. [372].
Rochfort, attack on, first proposed, iii. [44];
expedition to, [45], et seq.;
inquiry on, [74], [75].
Rockingham, Marquis of, his inefficient speech on the Scottish Colonization Bill, i. [272];
on the prince’s tutors, [331].
Roman Catholics in Ireland, their state in 1752, and before, i. [278], et seq.
Rosbach, battle of, Imperial and French armies defeated by the King of Prussia, iii. [80].