3708. HENRY (Patrick), Intrigue.—
Our Legislature is filled with too great a mass
of talents and principle to be now swayed by
Mr. Henry. He will experience mortifications
to which he has been hitherto a stranger. Still,
I fear something from his intriguing and
cajoling talents, for which he is still more remarkable
than for his eloquence. As to the
effect of his name among the people, I have
found it crumble like a dried leaf, the moment
they become satisfied of his apostasy.—
To Tench Coxe.
Ford ed., vii, 381.
(M.
May. 1799)
