Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcarin. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Starkey wonders if Gertrude and Mamma have changed places again. He received a letter from Auntie P. saying, “There is some talk of another Spaniard reaching here tomorrow eve. I leave you to guess who!” Starkey has no guesses. He has not felt up to par today; He has a headache and feels as if he has “taken cold.” If Gertrude comes to Washington, she will see some snow. Daniel wrote to Starkey saying he had sent a photo proof to Mamma yesterday, which he feels is the best photo he has seen of her, although her eyes look tired. Starkey notes that their N. H. company visited Mt. Vernon today and will be departing tomorrow. He wonders how the Vinelanders stood the blow (i.e. storm?). In Washington, it was “pronounced a tearing rip snorter (?)!” Names mentioned: Auntie P. (Peirsol), Danl. (Daniel Taber Starkey?) Places mentioned: Mt. Vernon