President Johnson also appointed Devin brevet colonel in the regular army for Fisher's Hill, to rank from March 2, 1867. On March 26, 1867, President Johnson nominated Devin for appointment to the brevet grade of brigadier general in the regular army for Sayler's Creek, to rank from March 2, 1867, and the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment on April 5, 1867.
President Johnson appointed Devin to brevet colonel rank in the regular army for Fisher's Hill, effective March 2, 1867.  He was then nominated by President Johnson for a brigadier general position in the regular army for Sayler's Creek on March 26, 1867, and the Senate confirmed this appointment on April 5, 1867.