Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 129 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to George G. Starkey, 1875-01-17
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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 son, George G. Starkey. Oval seal with either the word “Bath” or “Sath” in the center pressed into the upper lefthand corner.
G. R. Starkey has not heard how G. G. Starkey is finding his skates. He wants to know if they are “possessed with the ‘total depravity of some other inanimate things’,” and if so, he would like G. G. Starkey to send some drawings illustrating their “mischievous propensities.” He hopes G. G....
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1875-01-17
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1862
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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.
Dr. Starkey has been rather lonely with Gertrude, her siblings, and their mother away at the beach for nearly four weeks. He recently visited Mrs. Spangler, and Gertrude’s friends, Willie and Cora. He writes about Mrs. Spangler’s many chickens, geese, etc. and her garden. Dr. Starkey was disappointed to read in a letter from Mrs. Starkey that many of those away at the beach have been ill.
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Dates:
1862
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-03-22
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from G. R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into upper left corner. Written “Sunday after Church.”
With Gertrude’s 19th birthday approaching, G. R. Starkey notes that they have walked through life together for the last 18 years. As she enters adulthood, Gertrude is now approaching the final and most important stage of life, and Starkey feels it is his fatherly duty to give her a clear idea of what this last stage entails. He begins with a lesson on the...
Dates:
1874-03-22
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-04-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from G. R. Starkey in Washington to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into upper left corner.
Starkey has received Gertrude’s reply to a previous letter. In response to her comment that she “does not know herself,” he writes that it will be many years at least before she is satisfied with her perception of her own spiritual state. He notes that she feels she is more selfish and worldly-minded than she used to be. He assures her that this is normal; It is the result...
Dates:
1874-04-05
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-02-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from G. R. Starkey in Washington to “Chere Baby” Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into upper left corner.
Starkey has received Gerturde’s letter of January 31st. He wonders if her sore foot has kept her at home, and he notes that the foot corresponds spiritually to the proprium, or selfhood. He believes that keeping the natural body healthy is essential for spiritual development, and that self-love is good when it is in its proper place. He can’t see any good reason...
Dates:
1874-02-05
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-10-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
Starkey received Gertrude’s letter and was delighted to learn of her “new awakening.” He believes the best thing parents can do for their children is to provide a genial atmosphere that supports their spiritual development. He writes, “And now I look forward to you as a charming companion to Mama & me in our spiritual journey. The Lord grant that we may be mutual aids, consolers & rejoicers.”...
Dates:
1874-10-21
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-04-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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...
Dates:
1874-04-20
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-04-17
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
G. R. Starkey thanks Gertrude for her card. He was going to write them a letter today except that Mrs. Perinchief was going up and could act as a living letter. He wonders if she had a good time in Georgetown and hopes she made it safely to Green Street. He hopes Gertrude enjoyed Lohengrin and that her sewing is going well. He also hopes her mother’s head has “recovered it’s sensibility,” as it is “such...
Dates:
1874-04-17
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten U.S. Postal Card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, N. J. Dated “Monday 8th”, no month or year.
If Mamma and Ned agree, Gertrude may go and “take oxygen” with Auntie P. until she has recuperated and feels less miserable. G. R. Starkey will write to Uncle Dan about it. He received a letter from Vineland this morning, though not from home. He supposes Gertrude has now seen the two letters he wrote yesterday. He...
Dates:
1875
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-10-12
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten U.S. Postal Card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, N. J.
Starkey feels it has been a long time since leaving home, and he notes that “many things have passed in review.” He has written twice and hopes to hear from Gertrude tomorrow. He has been very busy and is quite tired. He plans to open the office on Thursday. In honor of his wedding anniversary, Starkey hopes Gertrude will have some Catawba &...
Dates:
1875-10-12