Roane, Spencer, on Henry’s pronunciation, [11];
meets Henry and R. H. Lee in Virginia Assembly, [295];
considers Henry more practical than Madison, less selfish than Lee, [296];
describes his superiority to Madison in debate, [296];
contrasts him with Lee, [296];
describes his manner, [296], [297];
describes Henry’s manner of living as governor, [300];
gives anecdotes illustrating Henry’s power as a criminal lawyer, [375-378].
Robertson, David, reports Henry’s speeches in Virginia ratifying convention, [321].
Robertson, William, of Edinburgh University, kinsman of Patrick Henry, [3].
Robertson, Rev. William, uncle of Patrick Henry, [3].
Robinson, John, speaker of House of Burgesses and treasurer of Virginia, [63];
attempt to conceal his defalcation by a “loan office,” [63];
prevented by Henry, [64], [65].
Robinson, Rev. William, condemns Henry’s behavior in Parsons’ Cause, [86];
and describes his speech against the Stamp Act, [87].
Rodney, Cæsar, a member of first Continental Congress, [108];
of second, [175].
Rush, Dr. Benjamin, said by Washington to be author of anonymous letter to Henry, [249], [250].
Rutledge, Edward, meets John Adams at first Continental Congress, [105], [106];
a member of it, [108];
praises Galloway’s plan of reconciliation, [115].
Rutledge, John, meets John Adams at Continental Congress, [106];
a member of it, [108];
debates question of manner of voting, [112];
on committee to prepare address to the king, [117];
at second Continental Congress, [173];
as governor of South Carolina receives extraordinary powers, [228];
nomination for chief justice rejected by Senate, [403].