Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Starkey received his wife’s postal with “big feelings of satisfaction & gratitude.” The fact that she has improved so quickly, even if only a little, gives him hope that her symptoms were caused by nervous exhaustion resulting from the “long continued & severe pressure” she has been under. She must not let anything interfere with her recovery; She should let Gertude direct household matters, outsource the sewing to a woman in Vineland, and go to bed at 9 o’clock. He and Mrs. Hatch have concluded that "they don’t want thee on the other side yet, & that thee is wanted on this side.” He wishes Caira a happy new year and asks her to “Think of poor me on Sunday at Church.” Signed “Thy less distressed hubby.” Names mentioned: Gertrude (Gerturde Starkey Pitcairn), Mrs. Hatch, Nellie Hatch, Dr. (Dr. Hatch?) Places mentioned: V. (Vineland, N. J.)