Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-11-21
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 21,” no year. Filed under 1876. From context, 1875 may be more likely.
Contents:
-3 letters sent home, 1 with enclosed P.O. order, all unanswered
-long letters written to Pauline & Gertrude
-went to Church this morning, spent rest of time writing & reading
-glad Preston met Dr. T.
-hopes Caira & “chicks” are well, Starkey feeling better than last week
Names mentioned: Pauline (Pauline Starkey Wells), Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Preston, Dr. T. (Dr. Tuller?)
Dates
- 1876-11-21
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)
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository