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Handwritten letter from M. A. Burnham in Lancaster to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided.

Contents: -thanks for forwarding Mr. Pitcairn’s letter -Gertrude enjoying Miss Hogan’s letters -19th of June -Gertrude’s birthday

Names mentioned: Mr. Pitcairn (John Pitcairn Jr.?), Miss Mogan (Maria Hogan?), the Doctor (Dr. N. C. Burnham)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary A. Burnham in Lancaster to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “Academy of the New Church: Adventus Domini” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided.Contents: -when will Gertrude visit? welcome anytime -well tell Gertrude about visit with Pittsburgh “Saintesses” Maria & Mary when she visits -Gertrude’s father may soon expect a patient on M. A. Burnham’s recommendation Names mentioned: Walter C. (Childs), Maria & Mary (Hogan?) Places mentioned:...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from M. A. Burnham in Lancaster to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “Academy of the New Church: Adventus Domini” letterhead. 2 pages, double-sided.Contents: -disappointed Gertrude won’t be visiting Burnhams; happy she has opportunity to visit Pittsburgh -prospect of being together next winter; looks forward to reading & discussing truths of the Church -Dr. (N. C. Burnham) suffering from rheumatic troubles & back pain; sends love & says he will soon send...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary A. Burnham in Lancaster to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “Academy of the New Church: Adventus Domini” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided.Contents: -Gertrude’s letter received -Burnham’s short stay in Phila; hoping to find rooms on Girard St.; will meet Gertrude at her father’s office; lunch & long talk -Maria (Hogan) will make Gertrude another visit -sorry to hear of Gertrude’s illness; hopefully cold weather will help -Dr. is well & sends love...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary A. Burnham in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided.Contents: -Burnham’s busy visit with Church friends in Pittsburgh; has not yet had alone time to speak with Maria; happy in Maggie’s company day & night -hoping to hear from home today; if all is well with the Doctor, will go to Chicago; boys would like to go, but can’t depart until after Janet’s betrothal Names mentioned: Maria (Hogan), Maggie...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 3 pages, double-sided.Contents: -letter received with great excitement -Maria sat in rear train car with “the Boy”; left with eyes bright & face beaming -very sorry not to be joining Maria on upcoming visit to Starkeys in Philadelphia -sorry to hear Starkey family has been sick with the chills -happy to hear that Doctor has returned & Mrs. B. (Burnham?) will be with them soon; happy that...