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, leading to a demotion to colonel rank.  He was later excluded from amnesty due to holding both civil office and military rank higher than colonel. He was paroled on May 8th and pardoned sometime between late 1865 and early 1866.