Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washinton, to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. "G. R. Starkey, M.D." letterhead. G. R. Starkey writes this letter as his representative tomorrow on Gertrude’s 19th birthday. He is enclosing “a large sum of money” - 100 cents – to commemorate the day, though he wonders if it isn’t time for the children to start giving their mother something on their birthdays to express what they owe her. Mrs. Hatch sends Gertrude love and congratulations on her...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Edith Abell at 173 Charles Street, Boston to "Gertie" Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Edith and her family were glad to receive Gertrude’s letter as it relieved them of anxiety as to her fate. Edith is sorry to hear of Gertrude’s severe cold, and she hopes that rest, quiet, and steady warmth will restore her voice so that she can tell her mother and the children of her time in Boston. Edith regrets to report that Mrs. Brown made an appearance with Andrew Wesber in tow...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn at “Home” to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey. Seal of a woman’s profile pressed into upper left corner. Dated “Last day of fall.,” no year. Possibly 1873/1874, filed under 1875. The family is comfortable, though Mother has a cough and Carrie is ill. “Em” was in for tea this afternoon after taking the oxygen, and she was “all excitement” at the idea of Gertrude going to Boston. After going through the expenses involved (cashmere dress, hat,...

Scope and Contents Typed copy of a letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey. Gerturde received Starkey’s note with arbutus this morning. Paul and Dora looked for arbutus at the Park yesterday, but they think it will be two weeks before it blooms. Gertrude continues to hear good things about her confirmation, and she is very glad she had the service. She reports that their doctrinal class was well attended this morning, and that interest in the Dickens party...

Scope and Contents Letter from J. P. Worrell in Terre Houte, Indiana to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Worrel writes to Gertrude for reassurance that he was not too forward in asking permission to write to her during his last visit. Although his motives are worthy, he was hesitant to ask for fear that he might be rebuked or bring her embarrassment. He writes, “No encouragement had been received to lead me to hope that you could feel any interest in me, and I acted solely from a desire to know if possible better a...