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While he was preparing for the Mobile campaign, Myer received the disturbing news that his appointment as colonel and chief signal officer, which had been made before his dismissal in 1863, had not been confirmed by the Senate and was revoked, thus returning him to his permanent rank of major.

Through early 1865, Myer employed lawyers and political connections to attempt to correct what he perceived as an injustice.

On July 28, 1866, reacting to the influence of Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and President Andrew Johnson, Congress reorganized the Signal Corps and, with the permanent rank of colonel, Myer again became chief signal officer.

He was particularly gratified when word of this victory came on October 30, 1866, as his old nemesis, Edwin Stanton, had to inform him of his reinstatement.

He was not confirmed in the position until February 1867 and was not ordered to active duty until August 1867.

His new duties included control of the telegraph service, resolving the dispute that had removed him from his position.