Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876
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. Dated "Sunday," no month or year. Filed under 1876.
Contents:
-Caira’s card received; Starkey glad she is relieved of gastric troubles & enjoying home
-Starkey missing family, seeing them would have improved his health, though he has recovered significantly since last week
-would like to spend few days in Vineland before going to Philadelphia
-would like to be with children in the garden
-mentions good Sunday School & long walk
-reports that “All are delighted with the ‘opening.’”
Names mentioned: Dora (Theodora Starkey Smith), Ned (Edward Starkey)
Places mentioned: Phila. (Philadelphia), Vineland
Dates
- 1876
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