Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-11-03
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J. Dated “Nov 3,” no year. Filed under 1876. From context, 1875 may be more likely.
Contents:
-did Gertrude go to Philadelphia today?
-rain in Washington
-will write letter & send medicine tomorrow
-Horace “getting to be himself” (i.e. recovering?)
-how is Mrs. P.?
-hope children are well & able to study
Names mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Horace, Mrs. P. (Piersol? Parkhurst?)
Places mentioned: Phila. (Philadelphia)
Dates
- 1876-11-03
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)
- Travel
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository