Letter from William M. Carter to Miss Starkey (possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), 1878-11-27
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from William M. Carter in Trenton, N.J. to Miss Starkey, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Decorative initials ("WC"?) pressed into top center of page.
Contents:
-must decline Starkey family's invitation; booked for old church Thanksgiving dinner with same parties as every year since moving to Trenton
-“saints” arrived home safely, much better than when they started; as they got away from the Celestials, air grew more fit for their reception
-sending love to Phila. “Saints”
-signed: “Old Ruins”
Names mentioned: Starkey family
Places mentioned: Phila. (Philadelphia), Trenton
Dates
- 1878-11-27
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
Creator
- From the Sub-Series: Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository