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 birthday. She has opera tickets for “Bohemian Girl” tonight and is taking Starkey and Mrs. Clift with her. Starkey writes that they had an unexpected arrival today- “Gen. Sol of Coelum Grove” in full regalia*. Starkey has heard of the two Mrs. P.’s at the office, making lots of noise. He expects to be in Philadelphia sometime during the week. He sends his love to Mama and the children, inquires after the kitten, and asks if Ned would like to come to Washington with Mama. *As no record was found of a “General Sol” or a “Coelum Grove,” it seems possible Starkey is making a reference to the sun. Names mentioned: Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Clift, General Sol, Mrs. P., John, Eddie, Ned Places mentioned: Coelum Grove (?), Philadelphia, Washington