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. 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.