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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02016.099 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Heber Painter, I company, 58th regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry |
| Title | Certification of Heber Painter as a printer |
| Date | 3 December 1860 |
| Author | Cook, Charles (fl. 1840-1860) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document |
| Content Description | A letter certifying that Painter has served time as a printer's apprentice at the "Danville Democrat". It is also a recommendation letter for Heber to future employers. |
| Subjects | Soldier's Letter Military History Civil War Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Journalism Printing |
| People | Cook, Charles (fl. 1840-1860) |
| Place written | Danville, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Charles Cook was publisher and editor of the "Danville Democrat". The paper, also known as the "Danville Democrat and Tariff Advocate", was established by Cook in 1840. Cook also published a German paper, "Der Tariff Advokat" during the campaign of 1844. In 1864 "Danville Democrat" was sold to Joel S. Baily . |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 58th Pennsylvania Infantry |