Discourse of the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell

"Discourse on the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell" by Hugh Blair Grigsby is a 19th-century biographical speech celebrating the life of Littleton Waller Tazewell, an important Virginian known for his intelligence and political career; the speech honors Tazewell and reflects on his impact in law and politics. Opening with a gathering of citizens honoring Tazewell after his death, Grigsby shows the loss felt by those who knew him and gives insight into his early life and development as a statesman and lawyer during a turbulent time in American history. The narrative divides Tazewell’s life into phases, detailing his upbringing, connections to historical events, and relationships with important figures.