f
Admiralty in England,--prepares Canadian case in fisheries arbitration,
225-226; suggests Reciprocity Treaty, as compensation for fisheries,
226. =Bib.=: _Dict. Nat. Biog._

=Rottenburg, Baron de.= Entered the army, and in 1795 promoted major of
Hussars; in 1797 lieutenant-colonel of the 60th Foot; and colonel in
1805. Served during the Rebellion in Ireland in 1798; present at the
capture of Surinam in 1799; promoted brigadier-general, 1808; took part
in the Walcheren expedition, 1809; in 1810 ordered to Canada, and
commanded the garrison at Quebec; promoted major-general. In command of
the Montreal district during the War of 1812; and in 1813
commander-in-chief of the forces in Upper Canada. Promoted
lieutenant-general in 1819, after his return to England. Died in 1832.
=Index=: =Bk= Appointed brigadier, 123; arrival of, at Quebec, 134.
=Bib.=: Morgan. _Cel. Can._; Lucas, _Canadian War of 1812_.

=Rottenburg, Baroness de.= =Bk= Her great charm, 134, 137.

=Roubaud, Pierre.= =Hd= Ex-Jesuit, his erratic habits, 48, 49; a friend
of Du Calvet, 290.

=Rouer de Villeray, Louis= (1630?-1685). Born in France. Came to Canada
in 1651. Through Laval's influence, appointed to the Sovereign Council
in 1663, and retained his position in the reorganization of the Council
in 1675. Always a strong supporter of Laval and the Jesuits; and reputed
to be the wealthiest man of his day in the colony. =Index=: =F= First
councillor, 106; Frontenac's opinion of, 110; his right to title of
"esquire" challenged by Frontenac, 139; waits on Frontenac, 255, 256.
=L= Describes system of apprenticeship adopted with new settlers, 78;
appointed to Sovereign Council, 166; temporarily banished from Quebec,
167. =Bib.=: Parkman, _Frontenac_ and _Old Regime_.

=Rous, John.= In command of a Boston privateer, did much damage to
French commerce. Made a successful raid on the French posts on the north
coast of Newfoundland, 1744. Took part in the capture of Louisbourg,
1745; sent to England with the news; rewarded with rank of captain in
the navy. Engaged in coast defence of Nova Scotia, 1749; in command of
the squadron sent against Beausejour, 1755; took part in the expedition
against Cape Breton under Lord Loudon, 1756. Commanded the _Sutherland_
at the capture of Louisbourg, 1758, and in 1759 was with Admiral
Saunders at the siege of Quebec. Settled at Halifax; a member of the
Council of Nova Scotia; died in 1760. =Bib.=: Murdoch, _History of Nova
Sc