Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Letter severely faded in places.

Contents: -doesn’t know why last letter to George was unsatisfactory -descriptions of Antoine & Mike (unflattering) -where is Gertie Peirce? travel plan is worthy of consideration -eating grapes, pears, & peaches with Aunt Em -Mr. Smith’s mare, Pet, temporarily staying on Tripp’s ranch -Mrs. Dawley moved to San Francisco -Jan has not come back; will have to hire another “Chinaman”; what will become of them with all the new “help”? -have they heard from Kate Turner or Maggie Divine? -will Mother send black silk for Aunt Em? cheaper in Philadelphia

Names mentioned: George (George G. Starkey), Antoine, Mike, Gertie Peirce, Aunt Em (Emeline Skelton Tripp), Mrs. Dawley, Pet (horse), Mr. Smithcaira, Muggins (horse), Jan, Addie (Adeline Tripp), Bunel (or Burrel?), Kate Turner, Maggie Divine Places mentioned: ‘Frisco (San Francisco), Phil. (Philadelphia)