Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Friday 19 1875" Starkey is sending another letter and apology. He is glad he wrote to Caira this morning before receiving her letter, as his advice that Miss Solter not come may carry more weight. She will be disappointed if she arrives with the expectation that Starkey can help her find employment. He wishes she had stayed in Europe. He tried to get Nellie to write and tell Miss Solter she would lose her chance to fill the position if she did not arrive in two days. Gertrude has still not replied to the letter he sent last Sunday. He will write to Pauline soon and point out the uncertainty of winter travel due to the effect of snow on the railroad. Starkey would like their son George to sign the enclosed P.O. Order, and he requests that Caira keep sending postal cards until the children get better. A week from now, Starkey will be making his way home. Names mentioned: Miss Solter (?), Nellie (Hatch?), Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Pauline (Pauline Starkey Wells) Places mentioned: Europe