Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-01-19
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:
-Starkey will continue sending Caira’s letters to the Institution- doubtful she will be released now that she has a cold
-how are “the Wallace Streeters”? has Aunt Marse recovered?
-Starkey will visit them all again in a week
-will the “Insanatarums” refuse Caira reprieve until Starkey visits again?
-did Caira read Judge Kelly’s speech?
-letter sent to Gertrude to keep children in good spirits
Names mentioned: Auntie P. (Piersol), Aunt Marse, Judge Kelly (Kelley?), Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn)
Places mentioned: the Institution, Wallace Street
Dates
- 1876-01-19
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)
- Politics
- Travel
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository