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.

Alsop, John, member of second Continental Congress, 173.

Arnold, Benedict, commands marauding expedition in Virginia, 278.

Articles of Confederation, their weakness deplored by Henry, 305;
plans of Henry and others to strengthen, 305, 306.

Assembly, General, of Virginia. See Legislature.

Atherton, Joshua, opposes federal Constitution, 330.

Atkinson, Roger, describes Virginia delegates in Continental Congress,
102.

Aylett, Mrs. Betsy, letter of Henry to, describing his political
opinions, in 1796, 405.

Baker, Counsellor, opposes Henry in British debts case, 362.

Baptists, petition convention for religious liberty, 209;
congratulate Henry on his election as governor, 216;
his reply, 217.

Bar of Virginia, examination for, 22-25;
its ability, 90;
leaders of, 93;
opposes, as a rule, the federal Constitution, 319;
its eminence and participation in British debts case, 360.

Barrell, William, entertains delegates to first Continental Congress,
at his store, 106.

Bayard, ----, entertains John Adams at first Continental Congress, 105.

Bernard, Sir Francis, describes exciting effect of Virginia Resolves
in Boston, 82.

Bill of Rights, the demand for in the new federal Constitution, 324,
325, 326, 331;
secured in first ten amendments, 354, 355.

Blair, Archibald, draws forth Henry's opinions on American foreign
policy, 409.

Blair, John, prominent in Virginia bar, 93;
on committee to notify Henry of his election as governor, 212;
tries British debts case, 362.

Bland, Richard, on committee to protest against Stamp Act, 66;
believes submission inevitable, 67;
opposes Henry's Virginia Resolves, 71;
loses leadership to Henry, 89;