Education
In 1848 Briggs began the study of law in the office of William O. Thompson of Plymouth, New Hampshire. Because his father was dying, Briggs returned home, staying for a year, he continued to study law while at home. Later Briggs went to work for Hon, Joseph Barrows of Holderness, New Hampshire,continuing to study law with Judge Joseph Burrows of Holderness. Briggs was admitted to the bar in 1851, practicing in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, until 1871.
He moved to Manchester and
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