Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 70 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-03-28
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
Letter faded and difficult to read in places, transcription follows: “Easter Sunday 1875.
My Dear Gertrude!
So it appears that I am to be with you & Mamma at your first Communion. I can hardly tell you how glad I am. In contemplating this event, the concourse of emotions which I experience surprise me, & cannot be expressed for want of words.
First, there is a beautiful solemnity...
Dates:
1875-03-28
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn , 1875-04-25
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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. Oval seal pressed into upper lefthand corner.
Starkey writes Gertude a birthday letter while getting some much-needed rest on a bright and cool Sunday. He believes she has just entered the most eventful year of her life to date. Having received her first holy Communion, she is now “being initiated into new & most important experiences in life.” The good and truth which the Lord...
Dates:
1875-04-25
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn , 1875-07-15
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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.
Starkey informs Gertude that Louise has gone picnicking today, and so Mama is “alone in her glory.” Mrs. Haines was in yesterday looking somewhat improved, though she didn’t send any word to Auntie P.. Starkey’s aunt, Eunice Jennifer, and her two daughters visited today on their way to Vassalboro after an absence of 21 years. Starkey was introduced to...
Dates:
1875-07-15
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 Gertude’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 , 1875-07-26
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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.
Starkey is glad Gertrude is improving and has the opportunity to continue. He wonders why she hasn’t said how Auntie P. is doing. At home, they are “tolerable well” again; The girls came home Friday, improved by their visit. Yesterday, Starkey visited Mr. Hall’s with Mama and Ned. They found Anne and Georgiana had gone on a trip to New York, Saratoga,...
Dates:
1875-07-26
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Incomplete. Appears to be pages 5 and 6 of a separate letter. Starkey mentions Gertrude’s birthday as the “day after tomorrow,” indicating it may have been written on April 19th. No year, filed under 1875.
It is very cold where Starkey is, and he hopes Vineland will be warmer when he returns home next week. He doesn’t know that anyone except Mamma wants him to come home— in three weeks, he has only...
Dates:
1875
Letter from Edith Abell to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1870-05-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Edith Abell at 173 Charles Street to “Gertie” Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “C. V. Mills Congress” seal pressed into upper left corner.
Edith, busy with preparations, has failed to keep up her correspondences. She recently saw Mr. Nadleigh at the Apollo Club rooms, and he asked her to send regards to Gertrude. She trusts Gertrude’s mother “has less care” than last time she saw her, when she was very charitably hosting the Pendletons. Edith and her mother are moving to...
Dates:
1870-05-02
Letter from Edith Abell to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-01-22
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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...
Dates:
1874-01-22
Letter from Edith Abell to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-12-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Edith Abell in Washington, D.C. to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. "First Class" seal pressed into upper left corner.
Edith received Gertrude’s letter from her father today. She had intended to stop over in Philadelphia, but business calls her to New York immediately. She hopes to be home when Gertrude arrives. Edith will meet her at the station if she sends a telegram. Edith’s mother will be very glad to see Gertrude; She still cherishes a knitted ball that Gertrude left...
Dates:
1874-12-21
Letter from Edith Abell to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-09-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Edith Abell in Milan to Gertrude "Gertie" Starkey Pitcairn. Letter in delicate condition.
Edith thanks Gertrude for her letter and the photograph of herself. She thinks Gertrude looks a trifle sad and reproachful in the picture, and she wonders if the “photographing man” messed with her hair to get her head straight. She thanks Gertrude for the report about her family and the Barretts. Edith hasn’t written to the Barretts yet herself due to her pile of unanswered...
Dates:
1875-09-14