A Rare Early American Portrait
Major Jonathan Cass (1750-1830)
Dressed in Uniform
Oil on basswood panel...original painted frame

A bold and important painting of Major Jonathan Cass, Revolutionary War veteran, born at Exeter, New Hampshire. The subject is depicted wearing a dramatic uniform with battle scene in the background. The work remains in excellent condition with only the most minor scattered touches to miniscule areas.

When the Revolutionary War broke out, Cass was about nineteen years of age... animated by the spirit of the times, the day after the battle of Lexington, he entered the army as a private soldier. He remained in the army until its disbandment in 1783, when he left it a captain...a rank he obtained by his gallantry and good conduct.

He served as PVT Bunker Hill, June 1775 Ensign 3rd N.H. 8 Nov 1776, 2 LT 4 August 1777, 1st LT 1 May 1778, transferred to 2nd NH on 1 Jan 1781. Capt on 8 Dec 1782, served to close of war. Capt. 2nd U.S. Infantry 4 May 1791, was in 2nd Sub Legion 4 Sep 1792, and Major in 3rd Sub Legion 21 Feb 1793 which became 3rd U.S. Infantry 1 Nov 1796. He resigned 15 Feb 1801, and died 14 Aug 1830." After the war he was ordered west where he eventually retired. He died in Muskingum Co., OH Ohio on August 4, 1830. Additional information available about the man himself, his son, Lewis-and other children. (Listed: D.A.R. Patriot Index.)

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Price: $39,750

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