 Surprisingly, among them was Brigadier General William Wadsworth, who had negotiated the release of Major James Mullany and Captain Peter Ogilvie.The release of such high-ranking officers was the cause of much consternation and dismay among the British troops and their Indian allies.General Sheaffe relates he allowed Wadsworth's release in the hope "his going with the militia will... only tend to ensure a strict execution of the agreement."