The report stemmed from the manner of Rogers ' escape during which he discarded some of his belongings , including his regimental coat , which contained his military commission .
Rogers himself was originally reported by the French to have been killed , but had actually survived .
The report stemmed from the manner of Rogers ' escape during which Rogers discarded some of Rogers ' belongings , including his regimental coat , which contained his military commission .
Rogers himself was originally reported by the French to have been killed , but had actually survived .