He served as:
* U.S. Senator from Michigan (1857-1875 and 1879-1885)
* Secretary of the Interior (1875-1877)
* A key figure in the Republican Party
He played a significant role in shaping the political landscape during the Civil War era and Reconstruction.
There doesn't seem to be any record of him writing any books or articles.
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