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On 1 January 1776, the British began to gather the deceased and soon found the body of a high ranking officer of the American colonial army. After being brought to Guy Carleton, an American prisoner confirmed that the body was that of Richard Montgomery.

Once Montgomery's death was announced, Benedict Arnold assumed command of the American colonial forces. As Montgomery was a well respected man on both sides of the battlefield, Guy Carleton ordered that he be buried with dignity. At sunset on 4 January 1776, Montgomery's remains were put to rest. During his burial, American prisoners acknowledged Montgomery as a "beloved general" with "heroic bravery" and "suavity of manners" who held the "confidence of the whole army."