Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents -information received from Pauline, Starkey will remit $175 for her travel home -concern regarding Pauline’s forwarded letter; a marriage engagement would be regrettable -Gertrude may expect rose bushes this week -Halls enjoyed visit to Washington -if not too inconvenient, Caira should take trip to WashingtonNames mentioned:...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Thursday 27 1876," no month. Contents: -inquires how Caira is getting on at home after time away, whether she has Anne or any other help -“Our Children” address delivered by Starkey at Church social meeting- well received -2 children baptized at meeting -hopes for a letter from home soon -Caira’s and Gertie’s trip to city; successful...

Scope and Contents Handwritten Postal from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his son, Edward “Ned” Starkey in Vineland, NJ. Starkey has not received a letter from Ned in a long time, and he hopes their friendship isn’t “wearing out.” He thinks Ned might use his work on the farm and garden as an excuse, except that he has 4 bantams (chickens) and Dick to help, to say nothing of the “cotton balls with tail feathers.” He thinks Ned could’ve found time to write if he tried. He has received Gertude’s...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Starkey has received Gertrude’s last letter. He will see about the seeds tomorrow so that she may know the results on Monday. Last evening, Starkey took Jennie Foster to try the upright piano forte. She is a very fine performer, and although she has a favorite Steinway piano, she would now gladly exchange it for an upright. Mrs. Summer and a writer...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Dora (Theodora Starkey Smith). “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Starkey thinks Dora will probably be expecting a letter from him by this time. He hasn’t received any word from home this week, though he supposes he doesn’t deserve any more letters than he gets. Starkey was informed by Mamma’s last letter that everyone was feeling a little better, however he wouldn’t be surprised to learn that everyone in V....