Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 131 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn , 1875-07-22
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
Mama has just brought Gertrude’s note of the 20th to Starkey’s office along with two from Pauline addressed to George and Ned. Pauline seems to be in good spirits; She isn’t homesick and likes everything so far. Both Mama and Miss Emma have been ill this week but are feeling better now. Starkey writes that they have been “a pair of the peepiest sort of...
Dates:
1875-07-22
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-01-12
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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 daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Embossed seal with the word “Extra” in the center pressed into the upper left corner of the first page.While some of Gertrude’s letters remain unanswered, Starkey feels compelled to respond to her Sunday letter because she seems unnecessarily troubled. Examining her letter in the “highest light,” he identifies and explains in spiritual terms the three main symptoms of...
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1876-01-12
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-04-16
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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 daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Addressed to "My Dear Baby." Dated "Sunday Easter 1876."
Starkey stayed in Washington over the weekend because he never received a telegraph confirming plans for his visit with Gertrude and Mamma in Philadelphia. He has been enjoying the alone time, including a long walk after Church to the bronze Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park and to the...
Dates:
1876-04-16
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Addressed "Dear Baby." Line across the top of the first page reads, "1323 F st. Monday Morning" (Front Street?). No date given, filed under 1876.
Starkey writes this letter while stuck inside during a storm. After escorting Lillie Scidmor home on the 5:40 Saturday train, he arrived to find that Dr. H. (Hatch) had departed for Phila. to consult with Drs Rane and Lippe on the case of Mr. Hitz’s Pauline, who is about 7...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-02-04
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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 daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
Starkey wonders if Gertrude and Mamma have changed places again. He received a letter from Auntie P. saying, “There is some talk of another Spaniard reaching here tomorrow eve. I leave you to guess who!” Starkey has no guesses. He has not felt up to par today; He has a headache and feels as if he has “taken cold.” If Gertrude comes to Washington,...
Dates:
1876-02-04
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-11-14
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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 daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Summary: Starkey has received Gertrude letter along with letters from Mamma and Pauline. He is very pleased with Pauline’s letter; The distinction she draws between her internal and external mind is interesting and shows that her spiritual natural is developing. He is also satisfied with what she wrote about Addie. He encloses Pauline’s...
Dates:
1875-11-14
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Pauline Starkey Wells, 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 daughter, Pauline Stakrey Wells. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
- $175 fraft will be sent by Starkey on New York bank to be cashed in San Francisco
-Plans for Paul to travel by train from California to Philadelphia
-Paul’s affections for a man named White; To avoid impropriety she must come home unmarried Names mentioned: White, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), George (George...
Dates:
1876-04-13
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Starkey family , 1876-05-16
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to the “Spans,” i.e. the Starkey family. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-three letters received from home, just as Starkey was beginning to feel “ausgespiel” (i.e. “played out”)
-Starkey in good physical condition; Mrs. Hatch agrees
-Starkey accepts invitation to visit Vineland
-Paul is home (from California) Names mentioned: Mrs. Hatch, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Paul (Pauline...
Dates:
1876-05-16
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Theodora Starkey Smith, 1876-03-15
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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 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....
Dates:
1876-03-15
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Theodora Starkey Smith, 1876-01-14
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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 daughter, Theodora Starkey Smith. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
Starkey acknowledges Dora’s favor, received Dec. 28th. Reading it, he was glad to learn that the children had a very nice party at Auntie Peirsol’s, which Auntie P. enjoyed almost as much as they did. They should all feel very grateful to the Peirsol folks for “getting up such fine entertainment.” He was pleased that Dora and Cara took the...
Dates:
1876-01-14