After the war, as governor of North Carolina, he lent his support to early efforts to establish a system of public education in the state. He also helped improve internal state trade and transportation and a revision of the penal code and judicial system.
One of his appointees to the bench was instrumental in the organization of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
After his terms, President John Quincy Adams appointed Miller as diplomatic agent to Guatemala. He died of yellow fever en route to assume his new post.
It is believed he was buried at sea.
--Brock-Perry
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