What was the punishment for the two british soldiers found guilty of manslaughter for the roles in the Boston massacar?

The two British soldiers found guilty of manslaughter for their roles in the Boston Massacre, Captain Thomas Preston and Private Hugh Montgomery, were punished by being branded on the thumb. This punishment was considered relatively lenient, reflecting the complexities of colonial relations and the desire for a fair trial in the context of heightened tensions between British authorities and American colonists.