[2] He was patronised with funds collected by the black community, to stay in the United Kingdom, to study at the Middle Temple.
[2] In 1874, he became the representative for the parish of Saint Joseph in the House of Assembly[2] and was appointed Solicitor-General of Barbados.
[2][6] In 1876, he opposed proposals by Governor John Pope-Hennessy to federate Barbados and the Windward Islands, attracting large public support[2] and resigned as Solicitor-General.
[6] In 1878, he opposed similar proposals to reform the House of Assembly by adding Crown-nominated members.
[1] Reeves died on 9 January 1902[10] at his home in St. Michael’s, Bridgetown and was afforded a public funeral.