Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)
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Dates
- Existence: 1845-03-25 - 1927-11-05
Found in 231 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Benjamin Fisher Glenn to Mary Aitken Glenn I, 1875-08-24
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Benjamin F. Glenn at 236 South 8th Steet, Philadelphia to his wife, Mary Aitken Glenn I.
B. F. Glenn has received a telegram from their son Robert telling him not to come down because the mosquitoes are too bad. He is very sorry to think of them being tortured by the “iniquitous” “long nosed pests” and worries the mosquitos will counterbalance the good effects of the sea air. He recommends they return home early if the “land breeze” prevails and things do not improve....
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1875-08-24
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875-06-08
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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 wife, Caira Skelton Starkey.
Mr. Pendleton agreed with Starkey that reading should be attended to. Starkey sent a letter via Daniel to Mr. Arther on Friday as soon as he decided not to come home. If Mr. Arthur was in the office as usual, it would have been practicable to reach Mr. Campbell or someone else. Starkey is chagrined at the way matters transpired, but thinks it is “much sadder that the people should allow...
Dates:
1875-06-08
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-02-13
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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 wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-Starkey thwarted from going to church, writing instead, will take walk later
-soon they will all be together on Sundays
-is Caira feeling better? does she still have heart & arm pain?
-Starkey copying Pendleton’s thought-provoking sermon on gates of hell to share with others
-hopes Caira can attend Dr. Tuller’s class & gain...
Dates:
1876-02-13
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-02-20
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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 wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-Caira’s letter received; family’s health improved, found servant girl who is not Irish Catholic
-Starkey may visit Vineland again this week
-complimentary opera & theater tickets, shared with Dr. & Mrs. Hatch, Driver, & West
-attended opera 4 nights and theater 1 night during last week
-Miss Preston arrived; delighted...
Dates:
1876-02-20
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-03-14
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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.
Starkey hopes this will be the last season that he is away from his home and family, though he knows their situation is not as bad as some- he has a patient with advanced consumption who rarely gets to see her husband and two children. Starkey has just returned from Church, which was enjoyable, apart from the discourse. He is grateful for the opportunity to collectively acknowledge...
Dates:
1875-03-14
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, 1876-01-19
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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.
As Starkey is Gerturde’s “accepted lover” and she is “greedy” for his letters, he must cater to her appetite. On Sunday, he spoke with Mamma and prepared her “to recognize the changes which evolution necessarily brings about. So that, if she should fully realize the state of your...
Dates:
1876-01-19
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 in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Addressed to “Darling Baby.” Dated “Sunday afternoon.” Filed under 1876.
Starkey has just finished a letter to Pauline and is now writing to Gertrude, telling her to take some medicine. Miss Solter has “ensconced” herself upon Mamma. She is “a good enough girl,” though boring and rather tedious, but Starkey is not ready to forgive her for leaving the old country again. She wrote to...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-03-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.
Gertrude has been thinking about her father lately and the constant strain he is under to upkeep the family’s finances. She feels something ought to be done to lower their cost of living, and she suggests moving somewhere with cheaper rent and provisions where they can dress more plainly. While she enjoyed being a bridesmaid and her trip to Boston, she now regrets the expenses involved;...
Dates:
1875-03-14
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-04-01
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typed copy of a letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.
Gertrude has been intending to answer her father’s letter regarding her potential confirmation into the Church, but the family’s time has been taken up by Mrs. P.’s sickness. Mrs. P. still suffers, but she was moved to Mrs. Knight’s yesterday, which Gertrude feels is better for everyone. Mr. Pendleton consulted with Mr. Arthur and saw no objection to performing the confirmation in the...
Dates:
1875-04-01
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