In 1881 , he traveled to Paris , becoming Counsel of the U.S. Embassy there , a post he held until 1886 .
After he was admitted to the bar , Grinnell practiced law briefly in New York City .
In 1881 , Grinnell traveled to Paris , becoming Counsel of the U.S. Embassy there , a post Grinnell held until 1886 .
After he was admitted to the bar , Grinnell practiced law briefly in New York City .