Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-02-18
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:
-Did Gertrude go to Philadelphia?
-life in Washington; Picked up Miss Preston from the depot, has 2 tickets to see Alphonse (does Caira remember seeing it?)
-trip to New Jersey next week
-new servant found for Starkey house yet?
-hope Ned’s poultry investment is going well
-enclosed medicine for Ned’s eyes
Names mentioned: G. (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Miss Preston, Copenhagen, Alphonse, Ned (Edward Starkey), Geo. (George G. Starkey)
Places mentioned: Phila. (Philadelphia), Jersey (New Jersey)
Dates
- 1876-02-18
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
- Health
- Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898) (Associated name)
- Theatre
- Travel
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository