Davies, William, letter to concerning dictatorship in 1781, [286].
Dawson, John, assists Henry in debate on ratifying federal Constitution, [320].
Deane, Silas, describes Southern delegates to first Continental Congress, especially Patrick Henry, [114], [115];
on committees of second Continental Congress, [173], [174].
Democratic party, disliked by Henry for its French sympathies, [397];
its attempt in Congress to block Jay treaty condemned by Henry, [405];
its subserviency to France and defiance of government denounced by Henry, [409].
Dickinson, John, meets John Adams at first Continental Congress, [105], [106];
on committee to prepare address to the king, [117];
prepares final draft of address, [118];
thinks war inevitable, [130].
Dictatorship, supposed projects for in Virginia during Revolution in 1776, [223-235];
in 1781, [285-287];
real meaning of term in those years, [227-229].
Digges, Dudley, in Virginia convention of 1776, [190];
on committee to draft bill of rights and constitution, [200];
on committee to notify Henry of his election as governor, [212].
Dresser, Rev. Charles, on Henry’s religious habits, [392].
Duane, James, member of first Continental Congress, [108];
moves a committee to prepare regulations for voting, [108];
favors Galloway’s plan of home rule, [115];
on committee of second Continental Congress, [172].
Dunmore, Lord, dissolves House of Burgesses for protesting against Boston Port Bill, [97];
[Pg 435] makes a campaign against Indians, [131];
reports to home government the military preparations of Virginia, [133];
sends force to seize gunpowder, [156];
alarmed at advance of Henry’s force, [160];
offers to pay for gunpowder, [160];
issues a proclamation against Henry, [162], [163];
suspected of intention to arrest him, [166];
describes to General Howe his operations against rebels, [178], [179];
his palace occupied by Henry, [214].