In 1874 he was made general inspector of the New York National Guard and was given the rank of Brigadier general. In this role he oversaw a new rifle training program that was used in the state as well as writing shooting manuals which would be used by the United States Army, eventually retiring from his position in 1879.
In 1874, he was appointed general inspector of the New York National Guard and given the rank of Brigadier General. In this position, he oversaw a new rifle training program that was implemented throughout the state and wrote shooting manuals used by the United States Army, eventually retiring from his role in 1879.