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Reeve, Elizabeth Thompson to Smith, John Cotton, 1820 Apr 6

Item 1

 Item — Folder: 9
Identifier: Item 1

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

  • created: 1820 Apr 6

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.67 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 4 boxes and 50 volumes other_unmapped

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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