In the army reorganization later that year, his brigade was disbanded and Smith returned on January 3, 1864 to the command of the 73rd OVI. He resigned his colonelcy on February 17, 1864.
The army reorganization led to the disbandment of Smith's brigade, and he was subsequently assigned back to command of the 73rd OVI on January 3, 1864. He resigned his colonelcy on February 17, 1864.