Handwritten postal card from Mary A. Burnham in Brooklyn, NY to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn at 1638 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Contents: -Mr. Hibbard elected president of General Conference of New Church Ministers -standing of Academy within greater New Church circles

Transcription: “My Dear G. Your much wanted letter is just rec’d. As I have a few moments before dressing for a large social this eve I shall give these moments to you. I can tell you some good news. One thing is Mr. Hibbard is elected President of Conf. for next year- Another thot- the A. is far from being “left out”- and will, I believe, live down all unfounded & false prejudice- though it is stronger even than last year- among the outside people- the more interior & discriminating cannot accept the rumors Address us after Wednesday 15 (?) Park Ave. Hotel Park Ave, N.Y. Most of the minsters are [unintelligible word] there (?) Love to all from both- M. A. B. Mr. H. had four votes beside A’s”

Names mentioned: Mr. Hibbard / Mr. H. (J. R. Hibbard?), Conf. (General Conference of New Church Ministers), A. (Academy) Places mentioned: 15 (?) Park Ave., Hotel Park Ave., N.Y. (New York)