Rhet.—Rhetoric.

R. I.—Rhode Island.

Richd.—Richard.

R. M.—Royal Marines; Royal Mail.

R. M. S.—Royal Mail Steamer.

R. N.—Royal Navy.

Ro.—Recto, right—hand page.

Robt.—Robert.

Rom.—Romans (Book of.)

Rom. Cath.—Roman Catholic.