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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02016.073 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Heber Painter, I company, 58th regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry |
| Title | Heber Painter to sister Kate about quartering with his captain and his sister becoming a Christian |
| Date | 6 February 1865 |
| Author | Painter, Heber (1841-1900) |
| Recipient | Painter, Catherine (fl. 1844-1870) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that he is quartering with Captain Collins and is honored to do so. Is happy to hear that his sister has become a Christian. Mentions that the Southern Commissioners met with President Lincoln. He has been given command of the company while Lieut. Birmingham is on a leave of absence. |
| Subjects | Religion Soldier's Letter Military History Civil War Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Military Camp Christianity Diplomacy President |
| People | Painter, Heber (1841-1900) Painter, Catherine (fl. 1844-1870) |
| Place written | In the field, Virginia |
| 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 | Sister |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 58th Pennsylvania Infantry |