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Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-01-09

 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. “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

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