Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-01-09
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:
-Caira stuck in Institution for another week by “Board of Insane Directors”
-Gertrude will forward Starkey’s previous letter from Vineland; portion of letter intended for Pauline; Caira should read, add her thoughts, and send
-Starkey experiencing severe temptation combat following Communion service last Sunday
-Mrs. Bluxome died Christmas night; Sarah Pollock was at Frankford
-weak sermon today on pneumatology
-2 post cards received from Gertrude
-Caira should take this notice to Mr. Stokes’ office & secure furniture insurance
-if Caira needs $, ask Mr. Aitken or Starkey will remit some
Names mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Pauline (Pauline Starkey Wells), Mrs. Bluxome, Sarah Pollock, Mr. Stokes, Mr. Aitken, Auntie P. (Piersol)
Places mentioned: Vineland, Frankford, the “Institution”
Dates
- 1876-01-09
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
- Death
- Health
- Holy Supper
- Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898) (Associated name)
- Sermons
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository
