Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Anna Aitken in Dunfermline to John Pitcairn, Jr. Aitken thanks Pitcairn for his kind offer to be her escort, however she is sorry to say she has already booked passage with the Cunard Line. She intends to write to Miss Franks Liverpool today, requesting that she secure a place on the Perthia, which sails on the 14th. Maria Hogan had led Aitken to expect a visit from Pitcairn, but his letter settles the question. Aitken reports that her brother’s health is now much...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary A. Burnham in Lancaster to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “Academy of the New Church: Adventus Domini” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided.Contents: -Gertrude’s letter received -Burnham’s short stay in Phila; hoping to find rooms on Girard St.; will meet Gertrude at her father’s office; lunch & long talk -Maria (Hogan) will make Gertrude another visit -sorry to hear of Gertrude’s illness; hopefully cold weather will help -Dr. is well & sends love...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary Dover & Maria C. Hogan in Pittsburgh, PA to Dr. George R. Starkey. 1 page, double-sided. Condition: Faded. Contents: -Addressed to “My dear Stern Parent” -will the Doctor let Gertrude & Paul visit Mary & Maria in Pittsburgh as he promised when Mary & Maria were in Philadelphia? -sorry that George cannot come -happy to hear Doctor’s health has improved following a trip to the seashoreNames mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 3 pages, double-sided.Contents: -letter received with great excitement -Maria sat in rear train car with “the Boy”; left with eyes bright & face beaming -very sorry not to be joining Maria on upcoming visit to Starkeys in Philadelphia -sorry to hear Starkey family has been sick with the chills -happy to hear that Doctor has returned & Mrs. B. (Burnham?) will be with them soon; happy that...

Scope and Contents Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double sided.Contents: -letter of Feb. 20th received -poor financial state of Chicago society; main supporter, Mr. Nelson, has fallen on hard times; potential implications for June 19th celebrations & W. F. Pendleton’s attendance at Conference, Convention, & Academy meetings -inquiries about Starkey family (Cara, Dora, George, Pauline) -will Mr. (J. P.) Stuart continue preaching in...