Perkins called out the militia, engineered the capture of Cole, and ransomed him and the others for the recovery of the fort and the release of the prisoners. Liverpool was not bothered by privateers for the remainder of the war.
Perkins publicly criticized the militia, masterminded the capture of Cole, and exchanged him and the other prisoners for the recapture of the fort and the release of the hostages. Liverpool was not disturbed by privateers for the rest of the war.