Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Starkey informs Gertude that Louise has gone picnicking today, and so Mama is “alone in her glory.” Mrs. Haines was in yesterday looking somewhat improved, though she didn’t send any word to Auntie P.. Starkey’s aunt, Eunice Jennifer, and her two daughters visited today on their way to Vassalboro after an absence of 21 years. Starkey was introduced to Ella (?) Watson yesterday, who told him she had a bone to pick with Gertrude for not coming to see her. Starkey thinks Philadelphia is becoming as lazy a place as A. C., and that he deserves some credit for working- he was up before 6am this morning and went to the market. He notes that those at Island House were enjoying a land breeze last night as well as “skeeturs!” (mosquitos). Starkey sends kind regards to Mrs. Vandyke and everyone else inquiring after him. Starkey encloses two other letter with this one. Names mentioned: Louise, Mrs. Haines, Auntie P., Eunice Jennifer (Starkey?), Miss Ella Walton, Mrs. Vandyke, Em Places mentioned: Vassalboro, Phila (Philadelphia), A. C. (Atlantic City?), Island House