Patrick Cass re-enlisted in the U.S. Army, under this man's command.
From Military.wikia.
Major John Cass (29 October 1753- 4 August 1830)
He was a soldier of the American Revolution who enlisted as a private the day after the Battle of Lexington. He served in the Army until the end of the war and was in all of the important battles in the eastern and middle states, where he was distinguished for his valor and conduct.
Afterwards, he was a major in Gen. Anthony Wayne's Army fighting against the Indians in the Old Northwest.
He died at an advanced age at his residence in Dresden, Muskegon County, Ohio.
Lewis Cass was his son, who went on to serve as the United States' 14th Secretary of War and the 22nd Secretary of State.
--Brock-Perry
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