Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. Starkey has received Caira’s letter- it was “enjoyed, & accepted as a kind of reproof for my neglect of our anniversary.” He confesses to “some sadness & depression” regarding how far he feels from his ideal spiritual life, particularly in conjugial matters. Looking back, he reflects, “with thee, I can see where we could have helped each other more—indeed much more,- yet it is by...

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: -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...

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: -Caira stuck in Institution for another week by “Board of Insane Directors” -Gertrude will forward Starkey’s previous letter from Vineland; portion of letter intended for Pauline; Caira should read, add her thoughts, and send -Starkey experiencing severe temptation combat following Communion service last Sunday -Mrs. Bluxome died...

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: -Caira’s letter received; family’s health improved, found servant girl who is not Irish Catholic -Starkey may visit Vineland again this week -complimentary opera & theater tickets, shared with Dr. & Mrs. Hatch, Driver, & West -attended opera 4 nights and theater 1 night during last week -Miss Preston arrived; delighted...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. Contents: -missing Caira & family -Pauline’s sound doctrinal knowledge & potential influence on host family in California -Starkey took “church out-o-doors” with stroll to Oak Hill Cemetery, reread Mr. Ager’s sermon on “Laying down our life” -Mrs. Hall’s visit; did she like Vineland & Starkey house? will their families celebrate Christmas together? -Starkey will not...

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. Dated "Sunday 28 1876" Mrs. H. (Hatch?) and Aunt (Sarah?) now wish to travel on Wednesday, and, as Starkey plans to accompany them to Philadelphia, this leaves him very little time to collect payments etc. He is doubtful he can get everything done in one day, but in any event, he expects to be at home on Saturday. If Gertrude needs anything in...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to Dr. G. R. Starkey. Gertrude wishes Starkey could have been at Church with them this morning; Mr. Mercer preached the most beautiful and moving sermon she has ever heard. She feels that a new spiritual and intellectual plane has opened to her over the past few months. She has a new and intense desire to have more love in her heart for her fellow beings and to be led by the Lord to be as useful in the world as she can be. She...