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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02016.024 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Heber Painter, I company, 58th regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry |
| Title | Heber Painter to Rebecca Frick about hearing sermons at church |
| Date | 2 November 1862 |
| Author | Painter, Heber (1841-1900) |
| Recipient | Frick, Rebecca |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that a letter was received by the captain stating that the men would soon be called in. Attended church and was delighted to find that the Right Reverend Bishop was in town. The reverend preached two beautiful sermons on the last Sabbath. Has received a letter from his sister Anna reporting that all were well. Reports that he is in good health and hopes that it continues. Sends his love to his family. |
| Subjects | Religion Soldier's Letter Military History Civil War Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Health and Medical |
| People | Painter, Heber (1841-1900) Frick, Rebecca, (fl. 1803-1862) |
| Place written | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Religion |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Before joining the service, Painter was a trained printer from Danville, Pennsylvania. He was mustered as a private into F Company of the 58th Pennsylvania infantry on 8 October 1861 and transferred to I Company on 1 March 1862. While in I Company, he was promoted to Sergeant and eventually mustered out on 21 January 1866 as First Lieutenant. Painter also held a post as Quartermaster's clerk, and performed freedman duties shortly after the war ended. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Aunt |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 58th Pennsylvania Infantry |