Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-02-22
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J. Contents:
-letters & postal received from Caira, George, & Gertrude
-will attend President’s reception with Miss Preston & other lady
-recovered from cold
-did Caira receive Starkey’s letter on Saturday?
-letter from Mrs. Otis, who went to Califor (California?); sends love, Blanch has gone homeNames mentioned: George (George G....
Dates:
1876-02-22
Letter from Mary A. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-04-27
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from M. A. Burnham in Lancaster to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided.
Contents:
-thanks for forwarding Mr. Pitcairn’s letter
-Gertrude enjoying Miss Hogan’s letters
-19th of June
-Gertrude’s birthday
Names mentioned: Mr. Pitcairn (John Pitcairn Jr.?), Miss Mogan (Maria Hogan?), the Doctor (Dr. N. C. Burnham)
Dates:
1878-04-27
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1876-03-31
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.Contents:
-possibility of traveling east with Miss Chapin; she can leave as early as 3 days or can wait up to 2 months; Aunt Em suggests sharing a room to save money
-rumor of discounted tickets for Centennial celebration; Starkey should inquire about this in Washington
-Centennial pictures arrived in good condition
-letter received from GertieNames mentioned:...
Dates:
1876-03-31
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-01-13
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner with the word “CAREW” surrounded by a laurel wreath. Parts of the letter are severely faded. Line across the top of the first page reads, “Please never read my letters to you aloud.” Contents:
-feels bad for having received more Christmas gifts than Gertrude
-sorry that Gertrude couldn’t be in Phila. or at the...
Dates:
1876-01-13
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to sister, 1876-01-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA. Addressed to “My darling sister,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Letter cuts off mid-sentence, appears to be missing pages. Contents:
-Paul happy to receive letter from home
-wishes she could have been with sister at Wallace St. for Christmas, but had jolly time in CA
-sister must have looked like an angel in winter suit / dress, but why did they want her to be in a “Dream of Fair Women”?
-did sister see...
Dates:
1876-01-02