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.
He resumed his legal practice and held a position in the Connecticut Senate from 1817 to 1822. He served as the mayor of New London from 1829 to 1832.  His death occurred in New London on September 27, 1845, and he was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery.