Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)
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Dates
- Existence: 1845-03-25 - 1927-11-05
Found in 103 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....
Dates:
1875-08-24
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, 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 Dr. George R. Starkey to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1877-06-12
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his daughter, Pauline Starkey Wells. “Starkey & Palen” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided.Contents:
-letter received from Baby (Gertrude); Paul should go to social meeting and Gertrude will stay at home
-Paul should bring George and make plans to travel with Mr. & Mrs. Pendleton
-Mamma’s health improved; spending day with Mrs. Baker
-caught train just in time; bought 5¢ worth of doughnuts & ate them with...
Dates:
1877-06-12
Letter from E. R. Tuller to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1877-01-10
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from E. R. Tuller in Philadelphia, PA to Dr. George R. Starkey. 3 pages, double-sided. “G. R. Starkey, M.D.” letterhead. Digital file includes typed transcription. Contents:
-Dr.’s letter received
-brain seems to have grown stronger over last few days; however, unsure if there will be another reversion; unless he can be of use to Starkey, will depart on Saturday
-Tuller’s family indebted to the Starkey’s; Pauline has been an angel around the house; hope to...
Dates:
1877-01-10
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1878-01-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Franklin Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitciarn Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. Contents:
-Snider commenced efforts to block merger of Dives & Pelican Companies; Ballou made needed repairs on Pelican Mill; merger deal reached sooner than expected; company will repossess Mill if/when stock is sold; Ballou now short of cash but will start turning profit again soon
-trip East postponed; letters should be sent to W. C. Childs & Co. who will...
Dates:
1878-01-19
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 Mary L. Y. Pendleton to friend, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-08-30
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Lawson Young Pendleton, in Barren Hill (? or Banner Hill?), to “My Dear Sweetheart,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Signed “L. Pendleton.” 1 page, double-sided. Contents:
-Pendleton missing husband who is away in Chicago for 2 months; wishes she had been left in Vineland instead of alone here in the “Dragon’s mouth”
-settling into new location; multiple families of different backgrounds (Jewish, Bohemian, English), 18 children; feels very...
Dates:
1877-08-30
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to friend, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-12-27
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Lawson Young Pendleton at Po. 2 South Sangamon St. Chicago, IL, to “My Dear Sweetheart,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Signed “L. Pendleton.” 3 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-M. Pendleton missing Academy friends after moving to Chicago
-wanted to start Hebrew class but no interest; glad Phila. group is progressing well
-Mr. Pendleton’s evenings taken up with doctrinal classes on West Side & North Side; great need for doctrine, but people...
Dates:
1877-12-27
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