He would also later serve as the surveyor - general and chief commissioner of lands and works for the united province from August 1871 to October 1872 .
In this capacity , he was a member of the colonial legislative and executive councils .
member would also later serve as the surveyor - general and chief commissioner of lands and works for the united province from August 1871 to October 1872 .
In this capacity , he was a member of the colonial legislative and executive councils .