 He was returned unopposed for Argyllshire again in the 1710 British general election, and became major in 1710 and lieutenant-colonel from 1711.His affiliations were unclear but was a Whig when returned again for Argyllshire at the 1713 British general election.He voted against the expulsion of Richard Steele on 18 March 1714, and spoke in the debate on the succession, but was generally more concerned with Scottish business.