It was during this time that he developed a strong friendship with William Bingham, whose only son later went on to marry one of his daughters. He was released in 1776, and on returning to Montreal in 1777, having won Carleton's trust, he was appointed a Justice of the Peace.
During this time period, he developed a strong friendship with William Bingham, whose son later married one of his daughters. He was freed in 1776 and upon returning to Montreal in 1777, having gained Carleton's confidence, he was appointed as a Justice of the Peace.