Patrick Henry portrait from Jefferson era notes
A long extract from Dan Webster’s writings as told to Thomas Jefferson portrays Patrick Henry as a former tavern keeper who faced bankruptcy early. It covers his youth, law license attempts, election cases, speaking style, temper, and social habits, including reading, writing, and personal tastes. It also touches on his political influence and the debate style during the Revolution era.
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