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INDEX
Adams, John, on Henry’s confession of illiteracy, [12];
early recognizes Henry’s importance, [88];
describes enthusiasm of Virginians over oratory of Henry and Lee, [101];
describes social festivities at Philadelphia, [104-106];
in Congress asks Duane to explain motion to prepare regulations, [108];
describes Henry’s first speech, [110];
debates method of voting in Congress, [110];
gives summary of Henry’s speech against Galloway’s plan, [116];
on committee to prepare address to the king, [117];
forms a high opinion of Henry’s abilities, [124];
discusses with Henry the probability of war, [125];
on Henry’s apparent profanity, [126];
has brief military aspirations, [154];
envious of military glory, [154];
on committees in second Continental Congress, [172], [175];
as likely as Henry to have been a good fighter, [188];
but unlike him in not offering, [188];
urged by Henry to advocate French alliance, [199];
on importance of Virginia’s action in adopting a constitution, [201];
advocates a democratic constitution in “Thoughts on Government,” [202];
praised for it by Henry, [204-206];
his complimentary reply, [206];
comments on Virginia aristocrats, [207];
his friendship with Henry, [397];
becomes president, [407];
sends French mission, [411], [412];
appoints Henry envoy to France, [412];
thanked by Henry, [412].
Adams, Samuel, member of first Continental Congress, [108];
of the second, [173];
friendship of Henry for, [206];
unfavorable to federal Constitution, [330].
Alexander, Rev. Archibald, of Princeton, analyzes Henry’s success as a jury lawyer, [370];
gives anecdotes of his success, [371-375].