On January 13 , 1866 , President Andrew Johnson nominated Long for appointment to the brevet grade of major general of volunteers , to rank from March 13 , 1865 .
The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment on March 12 , 1866 .
On January 13 , 1866 , President Andrew Johnson nominated Long for appointment to the brevet grade of major general of volunteers , to rank from March 13 , 1865 , and the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment on March 12 , 1866 .