Handwritten letter from George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his son, George G. Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. G. R. Starkey has received G. G. Starkey’s letter of Dec. 15th and Gertrude’s letter regarding Mamma’s “discomfiture.” He understands that she can’t help worrying and lying awake at night, and he thinks this is the worst part of their current situation. He admits the situation will “put us to a little inconvenience,” but he agrees with G. G. Starkey that it happened for a reason and that it’s best to receive it with a Christian spirit. He is proud of the way his children have taken the loss of their Christmas presents, and he thinks they are still better off than many. He encloses $5 to “keep you in countenance” and sends love to Mamma and the children. Names mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Z. (?) Smith