He was responsible for the initial design and construction of the fort, and he commanded it from 1820 through 1827. He had a reputation for being tough and fair-minded, but also had a mean temper when he was drunk.
He oversaw the creation of the fort's original design and its building process, serving as commander from 1820 until 1827. Known for his firmness and fairness, he could be harsh and irritable especially when drunk.