Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1871-06-22
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. G. R. Starkey, M. D. letterhead.
G Starkey received C Starkey’s letter last night but was too tired to answer. In case she hasn’t received his letter of last Thursday, he will recapitulate its contents: C Starkey should remain where she is until she wears out her welcome, be in Boston on the 4th, if disposed, visit Bridg- (?) and elsewhere, and then return home during the second week of July. G...
Dates:
1871-06-22
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 (?)...
Dates:
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 "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, 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, 1876-04-13
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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, 1876-04-12
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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
-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:...
Dates:
1876-04-12
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-04-30
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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:
-relief that Pauline will return from California unengaged- Caira should read all letters between Pauline and her potential partner to judge their respective states
-no word from Pauline on travel plans- George may pick her up, but must wait for word of departure from San Francisco
-relief that Caira has found a...
Dates:
1876-04-30
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-02-18
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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:
-Did Gertrude go to Philadelphia?
-life in Washington; Picked up Miss Preston from the depot, has 2 tickets to see Alphonse (does Caira remember seeing it?)
-trip to New Jersey next week
-new servant found for Starkey house yet?
-hope Ned’s poultry investment is going well
-enclosed medicine for Ned’s eyesNames mentioned:...
Dates:
1876-02-18
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-01-03
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J.
Contents:
-Caira’s improved health and potential trip to Washington
-Gertrude returning home
-congratulations due to “the Wallace streeters”
Names mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn)
Places mentioned: W. (Washington), Wallace Street
Dates:
1876-01-03
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-01-05
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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 informed by Gertrude that the coupon tickets were found
-discussion of letter from Pauline; she had a good Christmas with many presents but has not received a letter from home in 3 weeks
-announcement from Copenhagen; after 5 weeks of trying Washington, she will now move to Cincinnati
-honeysuckle enclosed- arrived in...
Dates:
1876-01-05