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Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875

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Identifier: Sub-Series 1

Scope and Contents

Handwritten U.S. Postal Card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, N. J. Dated “Monday 8th”, no month or year. If Mamma and Ned agree, Gertrude may go and “take oxygen” with Auntie P. until she has recuperated and feels less miserable. G. R. Starkey will write to Uncle Dan about it. He received a letter from Vineland this morning, though not from home. He supposes Gertrude has now seen the two letters he wrote yesterday. He sends love to the Vinelanders and reports that he recently saw young Hamilton and his “dumpling of a wife.” Names mentioned: Ned (Edward Starkey), Auntie P., Uncle Dan (Daniel Taber Starkey Jr?), Hamilton Places mentioned: Phila (Philadelphia), Vineland

Dates

  • 1875

Conditions Governing Access

Qualified researchers have unrestricted access to this collection

Extent

From the Collection: 15.00 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 3.00 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 25.00 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 6.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository

Contact:
PO Box 757
Bryn Athyn PA 19009-0757 Country Code 0