During the War of 1812, he first served as Adjutant General of the Army and was later assigned as commander of Military District Number 2 (consisting of the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island) with his headquarters at New London, Connecticut.
He first served as Adjutant General of the Army. This was during the War of 1812. He was later assigned as commander of Military District Number 2 (consisting of the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island) with his headquarters at New London, Connecticut. This was during the War of 1812.