Actually, he tried to sell his services to the Americans, but they didn't trust him because he had been loyal to the King during the French and Indian War.
George Washington, anyone?
62 posted on 06/08/2006 1:38:10 PM PDT by Restorer
Unlike Washington, Rogers returned to England between the wars. Moreover, Washington had a financial stake in American Independence while Rogers was fairly destitute.
66 posted on 06/08/2006 2:26:41 PM PDT by FlipWilson