Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn at “Home” to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey. Seal of a woman’s profile pressed into upper left corner. Dated “Last day of fall.,” no year. Possibly 1873/1874, filed under 1875. The family is comfortable, though Mother has a cough and Carrie is ill. “Em” was in for tea this afternoon after taking the oxygen, and she was “all excitement” at the idea of Gertrude going to Boston. After going through the expenses involved (cashmere dress, hat, gloves, corset, travel, etc.) they estimate the trip would cost about $60 total. Mother thinks she needs some of these items anyway, so additional expenses would actually be about $35. Due to the cost, Gertrude thinks she had better not go; She is only considering the trip because Mother said Starkey was anxious for her to have “the advantage to be received from mingling a little society.” She would like to know what Starkey thinks as soon as possible. He should remember that she wants to do what is right and just and that she already has “an expensive pleasure in the way of my delightful studies this winter.” Names mentioned: Carrie (Cara Starkey Glenn), Em. (Emily? Emma?) Places mentioned: Boston