Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated, “Pat’s Day” 1876.

Contents: -poor weather for the “Wearing of the Green” march in Washington -Starkey household now lacks a servant; Starkey suggests jobs to be covered by each of the children -Advises consultation with Mr. Perry or Mr. Malcolm regarding the vegetable garden -Miss Pollock visited today, said she received a letter from Mrs. Hall at Wilmington -Starkey pleased with Caira’s letter; He is confident about moving forward with their plan (i.e. Starkey leaving Washington, family starting over in Philadelphia)

Names mentioned: Dr. Horace, Cara (Cara Starkey Glenn), Dora (Theodora Starkey Smith), Ned (Edward Starkey), George (George G. Starkey), Mr. Perry (or Berry?), Dr. Malcolm, Miss Pollock, Mrs. Hall Places mentioned: Phila. (Philadelphia), Wilmington