Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.

Summary: Starkey has received Gertrude letter along with letters from Mamma and Pauline. He is very pleased with Pauline’s letter; The distinction she draws between her internal and external mind is interesting and shows that her spiritual natural is developing. He is also satisfied with what she wrote about Addie. He encloses Pauline’s letter for Auntie P. to read. In Washington, they have been having beautiful weather and Starkey “took church” today with a stroll through Oak Hill Cemetery. He hopes Mrs. Hall had a good time in Vineland and will make repeat visits in the future, though he thinks it was rather presumptuous to have a “spree” without him. This is why he went to see Adelaide Phillips and her sister twice in the opera- to keep even! Gertrude should tell Auntie P. that Starkey has received her letter, and she should give his love to the sisters and kind remembrance to the household.

Names mentioned: Pauline (Pauline Strakey Wells), Addie (Adeline Tripp?), Auntie P. (Peirsol), Mrs. Hall, Adelaide Phillips Places mentioned: Oak Hill Cemetery, V. (Vineland)