Reed served as general counsel until December 1932.

Reed taught at Michigan State University from 1939 to 1976, and since that year has served as professor emeritus.

Reed later served as Washington's secretary and aide-de-camp.

Reed served as the head coach at North Carolina State University from 1983 to 1985.

Reed served in a number of other capacities during the Revolution.

Reed served as governor until January 7, 1873.

Reed served as narrator of the book's 2012 audiobook edition.

Reed served on the city council for Maisonneuve from 1901 to 1905 and was mayor from 1905 to 1907.

Reed served in that capacity for less than a year, resigning his judgeship on January 15, 1892.

Reed served as the church's pastor until March 1990.