Surrender, Casualties, and Captured Supplies

The Hessian forces lost 22 killed in action, including their commander Colonel Johann Rall, with 83 wounded and 896 captured, including the wounded. All four Hessian colonels in Trenton were killed in the battle. The Americans also captured the entire Hessian store of provisions—tons of flour, dried and salted meats, ale and other liquors, as well as shoes, boots, clothing and bedding—things as much needed by the ragtag Continental forces as weapons and horses. After the surrender, Washington reportedly shook the hand of a young officer and said, "This is a glorious day for our country."