In the following November. he went to the city of Mexico. where he was immediately employed as an engineer. During his residence in that country. he was constantly engaged. sometimes for the Government. sometimes for private individuals. but always for a very handsome salary. In March 1843. he received from Santa Anna papers of naturalization. accompanied by the offer of a high rank in the Mexican Army. This offer was wisely declined. and after remaining 18 months in Mexico. he returned to Illinois. where he devoted 2 years to farming. On the lst of September 1845. he was appointed to a clerkship in the General Land Office. by General Shields. who was at that time a commissioner.
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