Thereafter, she and her widowed mother followed him to Philadelphia in the American colonies. Joseph Reed became a prosperous lawyer and a local political leader, and the couple entertained members of the Continental Congress, including George Washington and John Adams. Joseph Reed later served as Washington's secretary and aide-de-camp.
Thereafter, she and her widowed mother followed him to Philadelphia in the American colonies. Joseph Reed became a successful lawyer and a prominent political figure, and the couple hosted members of the Continental Congress, including George Washington and John Adams. Joseph Reed later served as Washington's secretary and aide-de-camp.