1890-10-0

Correspondence

Elizabeth Thompson Reeve; Tapping Reeve

between 1820 and 1827

Litchfield Law School Collection

Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library, Litchfield Historical Society

4 items

Four letters from Elizabeth Thompson Reeve to John Cotton Smith. 1820 Apr 6 Writes a letter on behalf of her husband, Tapping Reeve, to thank Smith for his letter; describes Reeve's illness; details a conversation Reeve had with Judge Johnson and Johnson's commentary on the constitution and early government; notes disappointment and not seeing Smith and his wife; notes that attendance at the Law School is down and remarks that Reeve's poor health may render him unable to print his second volume.; 1824 Nov 9 Has attempted to find a way to visit Smith and his wife without success; had wished to obtain advice about a manuscript; explains various difficulties in publishing a sermon (likely the sermon preached by Lyman Beecher at the funeral of Tapping Reeve); describes financial hardships and solicits ...Smith's advice.; 1825 Jan 12 Reeve thanks Smith for his assistance in preparing a manuscript; looks forward to an upcoming visit and requests the Smith's grandson accompany them.; 1827 Aug 27 Forwards sermons to Smith; describes the health of her grandson Tapping Burr Reeve; requests the Smith's visit; requests plumbs for preserving; describes a visit from a Mr. & Mrs. Burr and their children.
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