In February 1865 his promotion was not confirmed by the Confederate Senate and he reverted to colonel. Despite this he later was excluded from amnesty on grounds of being both a civil officeholder and a military officer ranking higher than colonel. He was paroled on May 8, and pardoned either in late 1865 or 66.
In February 1865, his promotion was not confirmed by the Confederate Senate, and he reverted to colonel rank. Despite this, he was later excluded from amnesty due to being both a civil official and a military officer ranking above colonel. He was paroled on May 8th, and pardoned either late in 1865 or early in 1866.