Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-02-24

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Identifier: Sub-Series 1

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Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double sided.

Contents: -letter of Feb. 20th received -poor financial state of Chicago society; main supporter, Mr. Nelson, has fallen on hard times; potential implications for June 19th celebrations & W. F. Pendleton’s attendance at Conference, Convention, & Academy meetings -inquiries about Starkey family (Cara, Dora, George, Pauline) -will Mr. (J. P.) Stuart continue preaching in Vinland following move to Philadelphia? -how is Auntie P. (Piersol)? -death of Clara Smith; poor Robie -health: medicine from Dr. Farrington to prevent return of W. F. Pendleton’s rheumatic colic; Lulu & Gussie have whooping cough -doctrinal reading group generally sussessful; W. F. Pendleton asking questions like “What is Good of Life?” & “What is the Church?” -received letter from Mr. (W. H.) Benade on the Nile; shared with Mr. (J. P.) Stuart -enjoying new quarters; new cooking stove; learning to cook/bake; send recipes -Pendletons expecting baby boy in May -will get jealous if both Gertrude & W. F. Pendleton are falling in love with Miss (Maria) Hogan -W. F. Pendleton glad to hear Gertrude is sound on “the marriage question”; lecture last night on “Marriages in Heaven” well received -Mr. Forest is one of newest converts; naturally a mild peaceful man, but like all true “Michealists” (?) he has put on armor & entered fight w/ dragon; to his credit, he appreciates Mr. Benade fully

Names mentioned: Mr. Pendleton (William Frederic Pendleton), Academy, Mr. Childs (Walter C. Childs), Mr. Nelson, Conference, Convention, Cara (Cara Starkey Glenn), Dora (Theodore Starky Smith), George (George G. Starkey), Pauline (Pauline Starkey Wells), Starkeys (family), Auntie P. (Piersol), Clara Smith, Robie (?) Smith, Dr. Farrington, Lulu (Luelle Pendleton Caldwell), Gussie (Augusta Pendleton Cooper Brown?), Mr. Benade (William Henery Benade), the New York Herold, Miss Hogan (Maria C. Hogan) Places mentioned: Vineland, North Side, Chicago, 561 West Superior Street, Nile (river)