Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 130 Collections and/or Records:
John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss.001
Scope and Contents
The John & Gertrude Pitcairn papers contain correspondence, diaries, notebooks, ledgers and memorabilia pertaining to the personal, public and business life of John and Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. This includes correspondence regarding the Swedenborgian Church, the Academy of the New Church, Cairnwood Estate, Cairnwood Farms, the Anti-Vaccination movement, homeopathy and the iron, coal, gas, oil and railroad industry. The collection also contains a large accumulation of personal items...
Dates:
Created: 1855-1917; Other: Majority of material found in 1865-1916; Other: Date acquired: 19800101
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1871-06-22
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
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, 1875-12-16
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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. Dated “Thurs. 16th 1875.”
Starkey has just heard from Gertrude’s letter of Caira’s bad fortune in Philadelphia, and his heart aches for her as he knows she must have gone home crushed. He writes that no one will know the difference by next Christmas, and besides, “for a hundred times that amount, thee wouldn’t exchange places with the scamp who took it.”...
Dates:
1875-12-16
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875-05-20
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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.
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, 1875-10-17
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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...
Dates:
1875-10-17
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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. 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...
Dates:
1875
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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. 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
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
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
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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 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
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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 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