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: 3 December 1860 Pagination: 1 p. ; 21.5 x 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.
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 .
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