He became a lieutenant-colonel in 1706 and by 1712 he was in the reserve. In 1720, he bought an estate at Earsham, including Earsham Hall out of the profits he made from the South Sea bubble.
He attained the rank of lieutenant-colonel in 1706 and was placed on reserve duty by 1712. In 1720, he purchased the Earlsham estate, including Earsham Hall, using profits from the South Sea bubble.