He resumed the practice of law and was a member of the Connecticut Senate 1817–1822. He was the Mayor of New London from 1829 to 1832. He died in New London, on September 27, 1845, and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
After resuming his legal career, he served as a senator for Connecticut from 1817 to 1822. He then became the mayor of New London from 1829 to 1832. He passed away in New London on September 27, 1845, and was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery.