Moonlight, Thomas, 1833-1899
Thomas Moonlight (1833-1899), born in Scotland, ran away to America, enlisted in the 4th United States Artillery in 1853, served in Florida, and in the campaign against the Mormons. In 1860 he bought a farm in Kansas, served in the 11th Kansas Cavalry, 1861-65, was secretary of state, 1868, and was nominated for governor in 1886, but lost. President Cleveland appointed him governor of Wyoming Territory, 1886-89, and minister to Bolivia, 1893-97.
From the description of Thomas Moonlight papers, 1864-1870. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702128244
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