Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-03-12
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
Contents:
-potential for Starkey’s Sunday School class to grow
-Respiratory symptoms; Starkey has succumbed to Washington’s “diphtheritic” epidemic, along with others including Judge Kelly and Mr. Kimball
-Caira’s improved health
-Inquiries regarding Cara’s stay with Mrs. Parkhurst
-enclosed $25 check
Names mentioned: Judge Kelly, Mr. Kimball, Cara (Cara Starkey Glenn), Mrs. Parkhurst
Places mentioned: W. (Washington)
Dates
- 1876-03-12
Conditions Governing Access
Qualified researchers have unrestricted access to this collection
Extent
From the Collection: 15.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 3.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 25.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 6.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository