During 1821--23, he also studied at Litchfield Law School and, in 1823, was admitted to the bar in Worcester, and in 1833 was chairman of its board of trustees.
During 1821--23, he also studied at Litchfield Law School and, in 1823, was admitted to the bar in Norfolk, Massachusetts. He established through his personal exertions the state lunatic asylum at Worcester, and in 1833 was chairman of its board of trustees.