Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. Starkey has received Caira’s letter- it was “enjoyed, & accepted as a kind of reproof for my neglect of our anniversary.” He confesses to “some sadness & depression” regarding how far he feels from his ideal spiritual life, particularly in conjugial matters. Looking back, he reflects, “with thee, I can see where we could have helped each other more—indeed much more,- yet it is by...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents: -Starkey’s depressed state, unknown spiritual causes -Attended Sunday school- stayed for worship but not sermon -Appointed teacher of doctrinal class -Read 3 of 5 sermons that have caused upset in Philadelphia, sees no issue -Dr.’s brother, Fred, has been staying with them -Caira’s improved health -Inquiries regarding Geroge’s...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents: -met with doctrinal class this morning -received Communion -sermon by Mr. Fox on innocence as renunciation of self -no word from Paul about coming home -wrote long letter to George -Caira must find a servant soonNames mentioned: Mr. Fox, (Emanuel) Swedenborg, Paul (Pauline Starkey Wells), George (George G. Starkey) Places...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents: -Starkey thwarted from going to church, writing instead, will take walk later -soon they will all be together on Sundays -is Caira feeling better? does she still have heart & arm pain? -Starkey copying Pendleton’s thought-provoking sermon on gates of hell to share with others -hopes Caira can attend Dr. Tuller’s class & gain...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Contents: -Caira stuck in Institution for another week by “Board of Insane Directors” -Gertrude will forward Starkey’s previous letter from Vineland; portion of letter intended for Pauline; Caira should read, add her thoughts, and send -Starkey experiencing severe temptation combat following Communion service last Sunday -Mrs. Bluxome died...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents: -Caira’s letter received; family’s health improved, found servant girl who is not Irish Catholic -Starkey may visit Vineland again this week -complimentary opera & theater tickets, shared with Dr. & Mrs. Hatch, Driver, & West -attended opera 4 nights and theater 1 night during last week -Miss Preston arrived; delighted...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. Contents: -missing Caira & family -Pauline’s sound doctrinal knowledge & potential influence on host family in California -Starkey took “church out-o-doors” with stroll to Oak Hill Cemetery, reread Mr. Ager’s sermon on “Laying down our life” -Mrs. Hall’s visit; did she like Vineland & Starkey house? will their families celebrate Christmas together? -Starkey will not...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Sunday 28 1876" Mrs. H. (Hatch?) and Aunt (Sarah?) now wish to travel on Wednesday, and, as Starkey plans to accompany them to Philadelphia, this leaves him very little time to collect payments etc. He is doubtful he can get everything done in one day, but in any event, he expects to be at home on Saturday. If Gertrude needs anything in...