He also served as a member of the 1st General Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1758 to 1759 and was the first Attorney General in Quebec, serving under James Murray from 1764 to 1766, when he was removed from office.
In addition to his role, he participated as a member of the 1st General Assembly of Nova Scotia between 1758 and 1759. He also held the position of first Attorney General in Quebec, working under James Murray from 1764 to 1766, before being relieved of duty.