During this time he briefly commanded the post of New York City.

He briefly commanded the naval establishment on Lake Erie, but this was soon closed down.

Immediately after the war, he briefly commanded a division of IX Corps.

He briefly commanded a battalion and then served as regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry.

He briefly commanded brigades for three weeks near the end of 1864 and during most of the crucial month of April 1865.

Also during July and August, he briefly commanded Jasta 66.

In 1812, he briefly commanded the Mediterranean squadron, which did not sail at the time.

He briefly commanded the District of Southern Alabama before returning to brigade command.

He also briefly commanded her on the New York to Bermuda route.

Ten days later he briefly commanded Camp Sumter himself, lasting until July 26.