"I arrived in Williamsburg on Sunday morning last, and found every body's attention entirely engrossed by the Boston affair. At the request of several gentlemen concerned, I have spent an evening with them upon the subject, where I had all opportunity of conversing with Mr. Patrick Henry, and knowing his sentiments. He is by far the most powerful speaker I ever heard. Every word he says not only engages but commands the attention; and your passions are no longer your own when he addresses them."

--Paraphrased from Papers of George Mason, 1:190-191

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