Many officers (including Brown) accused Izard of cowardice, and he was nearly court martialled as a result, but because of his military expertise and excellent service record, he was moved to a civil position and was eventually made Governor of Arkansas.
ブラウンを含め多くの士官がイザードの臆病さを告発し、その結果危うく軍法会議に掛けられるところだったが、その軍事知識および優れた経歴故に文民の職に回されることとなり、結局アーカンソー準州知事になった。