He was promoted to major general on March 30 , 1863 but Congress never officially confirmed it and the promotion expired a year later .
This was one of the causes of Burnside 's relief in January 1863 , but it also damaged Newton 's career .
Burnside was promoted to major general on March 30 , 1863 but Congress never officially confirmed it and the promotion expired a year later .
This was one of the causes of Burnside 's relief in January 1863 , but it also damaged Newton 's career .