Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to family, 1877-09-02
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia. Addressed “Dear Span” (nickname for members of the Starkey family). “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. 2 pages, double-sided.
Contents:
-Starkey & Caira just returned from 1st meeting of The New Jerusalem Church of the Advent; perfect day, excellent sermon, good number of people
-Mamma happy she does not have to return to Vineland
-Dora & Clara Haines will enter the same class in Normal school; Dora’s trunk should be packed and she should be sent to 1626 in Phila. tomorrow (1626 Wallace Street?)
-Cara will begin at “the Friends” (school?); Starkey had good business over the last week so money should not be an issue; Mamma will speak to Anne Shoemaker about Cara’s class
-Starkey will send money by Mr. Stuart tomorrow
Names mentioned: The New Jerusalem Church of the Advent, Rev. Frank Sewall, Clara Haines, Dora (Theodora Starkey Smith), Cara (Cara Starkey Glenn), Anne Shoemaker, Mr. Stuart (J. P. Stuart?), Auntie P. (Piersol)
Places mentioned: Vineland, 1626 (1626 Wallace Street?)
Dates
- 1877-09-02
Conditions Governing Access
Qualified researchers have unrestricted access to this collection
Extent
From the Collection: 15.00 Linear Feet
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Language of Materials
English
- Events
- Sewall, Frank, Rev. (1837-1915) (Associated name)
- The New Jerusalem Church of the Advent (Philadelphia) (Associated name)
- Travel
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository