Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875-05-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
Starkey has just received Gertrude’s and Pauline’s letters and was glad to find Caira in good health. Starkey has been sick all week and decided to go to bed last night instead of attending the social meeting at the Donaldson’s as he had promised. Two nights ago, he attended a discourse by Mr. Giles in the new temple where he ran into the Dr. and Warm (?)...
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1875-05-20
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Tuesday 7th, 1875."
Starkey has received Caira’s letter and is very distressed about her eyes. He hopes she has sent for Gertrude. He inquires what Dr. Malcolm says about Dora being sick again. The fog and rain in Washington seem to mirror their “mental clouds,” and Starkey hopes everything will clear in a few days. He read in the paper that Novella...
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1875
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Friday 19 1875"
Starkey is sending another letter and apology. He is glad he wrote to Caira this morning before receiving her letter, as his advice that Miss Solter not come may carry more weight. She will be disappointed if she arrives with the expectation that Starkey can help her find employment. He wishes she had stayed in Europe. He tried to get...
Dates:
1875
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. Dated “Tuesday 23d”
Starkey has received Caira’s letter. He presumes she has received his P.O. order and past three letters. He is distressed that her eyes are troubling her again, and he writes that if Vineland is a “healthy place,” it has “failed to produce its legitimate effects upon our family.” He wonders if there is a treatable reason for the family’s ills. He is glad Miss Solter has...
Dates:
1875
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-01-25
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-Starkey and Caira’s friendly relationship currently in “state of dissolution”
-George should sign and cash the enclosed P.O. order
-George’s letter received, Gertrude’s apology received and accepted
-Starkey hopes Caira’s health continues to improve
-Medicine enclosed for NedNames mentioned: Uncle Samuel (i.e. “Uncle...
Dates:
1876-01-25
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-03-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-Caira's poor health / physical suffering
-Starkey anxious about Cara but will see her soon
-Starkey’s plan to start over in Philadelphia
-Caira’s despondency vs. Starkey’s hopefulness; spiritual consequences (inviting evil spirits vs. angels), material benefits of a positive outlook
-suggestion that Caira leave the business in...
Dates:
1876-03-07
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-03-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-Starkey’s depressed state, unknown spiritual causes
-Attended Sunday school- stayed for worship but not sermon
-Appointed teacher of doctrinal class
-Read 3 of 5 sermons that have caused upset in Philadelphia, sees no issue
-Dr.’s brother, Fred, has been staying with them
-Caira’s improved health
-Inquiries regarding Geroge’s...
Dates:
1876-03-05
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-03-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-poor weather
-quite a few patients recently, but not too many
-no letters from the children, except for one today from Gertrude
-postal from Dan says he has been sick
-Gertrude’s 21st birthday; Could not find copy of Conjugial Love, sending little book on same subject instead for her present
-will be with Caira in 5 days...
Dates:
1876-03-20
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-04-13
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-Caira’s improved health, despite still not having a servant
-concern over Pauline’s relationship to man named “White” in California; perhaps a drunkard
-summary of Starkey’s letter to Pauline, i.e. must return home at once, unmarried
-thanks to Mr. Well’s for Caira’s ride into nature
-Cara’s illness; must not get out of bed to get...
Dates:
1876-04-13
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875-12-31
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
Starkey received his wife’s postal with “big feelings of satisfaction & gratitude.” The fact that she has improved so quickly, even if only a little, gives him hope that her symptoms were caused by nervous exhaustion resulting from the “long continued & severe pressure” she has been under. She must not let anything interfere with her recovery; She...
Dates:
1875-12-31