From 1819 to 1822 he was an aide to John Brooks, the Governor of Massachusetts. He became brigadier general of militia in 1823, and from 1820 to 1825 he served in the State Legislature,
From 1819 to 1822, he worked as an aide for John Brooks, the Governor of Massachusetts. He was promoted to brigadier general of militia in 1823 and served in the state legislature from 1820 to 1825.