Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.

Contents: -Caira’s improved health, despite still not having a servant -concern over Pauline’s relationship to man named “White” in California; perhaps a drunkard -summary of Starkey’s letter to Pauline, i.e. must return home at once, unmarried -thanks to Mr. Well’s for Caira’s ride into nature -Cara’s illness; must not get out of bed to get breakfast -outlook for Caira’s trip to Washington not good, meet Starkey in Philadelphia instead -Mrs. Geo. Hawley and sick daughter may board with Hatches temporarily -Dr. Tuller received seeds yet? -Starkey to accompany Mrs. Hatch & Mrs. Bell to theater tonight

Names mentioned: Paul (Pauline Starkey Wells), George (George G. Starkey), White, Mr. Wells, Cara (Cara Starkey Glenn), Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Mrs. Geo. Hawley, Mrs. Hatch, Dr. Tuller, Mrs. Bell, Sothem (or Sothern?) Places mentioned: Washington, Phila. (Philadelphia)