Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-03-02
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in San Francisco, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner with the word “Huntington” over a building facade.
Contents:
-Paul visiting Farwells in San Francisco, will return to Woodside on Saturday
-Davie in love with Paul; potential marriage depends on his acceptance of New Church doctrines
-White also in love with Paul; would try to win her if he was rich
-Paul & Davie enjoyed sermon by Mr. Doughty on evil slaying the wicked
-Paul & Davie saw Mrs. Scott Siddons in “As You Like It”
-Paul looks forward to returning home soon
Names mentioned: Mrs. F. (Mrs. Farwell), David / Davie / Dave (Farwell?), Mr. Doughty, White, Mrs. Scott Siddons (Mary Frances Scott-Siddons)
Places mentioned: ‘Frisco (San Francisco), Woodside
Dates
- 1876-03-02
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