Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Moses Greenleaf (1836-1870) wrote to his family from Jefferson City, Missouri, about his thoughts of getting married, lack of stimulating reading material or activity, and his optimism that the rebellion is nearly over.
Greenleaf, a native of Maine, served in Co. I of the 9th Minnesota Infantry Regiment.
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About This Item
- Title: Moses Greenleaf Civil War letter, Jefferson City, Missouri, 1864
- Creator: Moses Greenleaf
- Creation Date: 1864-01-17
- Subject Date: 1864
- Location: Jefferson City, MO
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 2092, Box 1A/3
- Collection: Greenleaf family papers
- Object Type: Text
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- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- Greenleaf, Moses--Correspondence
- Letters
People
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