Reed, William, 1806-1876

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Dates

Existence: 1806 - 1876

Biography

William Bradford Reed (June 30, 1806 – February 18, 1876) was an American attorney, politician, diplomat, academic and journalist from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1834 to 1835. He was elected Pennsylvania State Attorney General in 1838 and served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 1st district in 1841. He served as U.S. Minister to China in 1857. His pro-confederacy views put him in conflict with other Pennsylvania politicians. He was a published author of multiple books including the biographies of his grandfather, General Joseph Reed and grandmother Esther de Berdt.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Bradford Reed letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 833466

Webster Mss 833466

Date(s): 1833-08-16

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from William Bradford Reed in Philadelphia to Daniel Webster in Boston, telling him that he would like to make plans for Webster's Franklin Institute discourse. Includes letter from March 19, 1835 from Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania to the Pennsylvania Legislature.