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Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-01-23

 Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. Embossed seal with the word “Extra” in the center pressed into the upper left corner of the first page.

Contents: -Caira returned home to Vineland, possibly with pericarditis -letter from Auntie P. to Starkey; appreciated Caira’s visit -Starkey went to Church; enjoyed service, left with several others before pastor’s weak discourse -discussion of Peace & Innocence as presented in Heaven & Hell -health of children? state of Gertrude’s housekeeping? -how are Anna & Mrs. Parkhurst? -invited by Mrs. West & Miss Driver to see Kellogg in the Talisman -suppose the N.Y. Hatche’s will leave tomorrow -$5 enclosed, will send more day after tomorrow

Names mentioned: Dr. T (Tuller?), Auntie P. (Piersol), Dora (Theodora Starkey Smith), George (George G. Starkey), Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Anna (Baker?), Mrs. Parkhurst, Mrs. West, Miss Driver, the Hatch’s Placed mentioned: Vineland, Pisgah, Phila. (Philadelphia), N. Y. (New York)

Dates

  • 1876-01-23

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

Contact:
PO Box 757
Bryn Athyn PA 19009-0757 Country Code 0