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Cook, Charles, fl. 1840-1860 [certification of Heber Painter]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.099 Author/Creator: Cook, Charles, fl. 1840-1860 Place Written: Danville, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 3, 1860 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

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.

Cook, Charles, fl. 1840-1860

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