[1][2] He subsequently studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1886, and became an attorney in Manchester, Vermont in 1886.

[3] Active in politics as a Republican, Archibald served as state's attorney of Bennington County from 1892 to 1894.

[5] In 1920, Archibald was the temporary chairman and keynote speaker at the Vermont Republican State Convention.

[6] After leaving office, Archibald resumed practicing law in Manchester, Vermont.

[3] He died in Manchester on April 9, 1935, and was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Vermont.