With the discovery of a large supply of rum, it was impossible for Mower's Brigade to keep order among the mass of soldiers and camp followers, and many acts of pillage took place.
Da man opdagede et stort lager af rom, var det umuligt for Mowers brigade at opretholde roen blandt den store mængde soldater og ledsagere af hæren, og der forekom mange tilfælde af plyndring.