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 anticipates moving home from Washington -sorry to leave doctrinal class so soon -idea of the Lord as a man, ways He provides the Word to men -hopes Caira won’t become exhausted with effort of sewing -inquiries about Paul- fitting back in with the family? homesick for Woodside? -wishes they would plant peanuts- tired of...

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 improved health, despite still not having a servant -concern over Pauline’s relationship to man named “White” in California; perhaps a drunkard -summary of Starkey’s letter to Pauline, i.e. must return home at once, unmarried -thanks to Mr. Well’s for Caira’s ride into nature -Cara’s illness; must not get out of bed to get...

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 -information received from Pauline, Starkey will remit $175 for her travel home -concern regarding Pauline’s forwarded letter; a marriage engagement would be regrettable -Gertrude may expect rose bushes this week -Halls enjoyed visit to Washington -if not too inconvenient, Caira should take trip to WashingtonNames mentioned:...

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: -relief that Pauline will return from California unengaged- Caira should read all letters between Pauline and her potential partner to judge their respective states -no word from Pauline on travel plans- George may pick her up, but must wait for word of departure from San Francisco -relief that Caira has found a...

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: -Did Gertrude go to Philadelphia? -life in Washington; Picked up Miss Preston from the depot, has 2 tickets to see Alphonse (does Caira remember seeing it?) -trip to New Jersey next week -new servant found for Starkey house yet? -hope Ned’s poultry investment is going well -enclosed medicine for Ned’s eyesNames mentioned:...

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Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J.

Contents: -Caira’s improved health and potential trip to Washington -Gertrude returning home -congratulations due to “the Wallace streeters”

Names mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) Places mentioned: W. (Washington), Wallace Street

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 informed by Gertrude that the coupon tickets were found -discussion of letter from Pauline; she had a good Christmas with many presents but has not received a letter from home in 3 weeks -announcement from Copenhagen; after 5 weeks of trying Washington, she will now move to Cincinnati -honeysuckle enclosed- arrived in...

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 will continue sending Caira’s letters to the Institution- doubtful she will be released now that she has a cold -how are “the Wallace Streeters”? has Aunt Marse recovered? -Starkey will visit them all again in a week -will the “Insanatarums” refuse Caira reprieve until Starkey visits again? -did Caira read Judge Kelly’s...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. Embossed seal with the word “Extra” in the center pressed into the upper left corner of the first page.Contents: -Caira returned home to Vineland, possibly with pericarditis -letter from Auntie P. to Starkey; appreciated Caira’s visit -Starkey went to Church; enjoyed service, left with several others before pastor’s weak discourse -discussion of Peace & Innocence as...

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Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J.

Contents: -Starkey back in Washington -visit home to Vineland very enjoyable -glad to have left Caira in improved health

Names mentioned: Dr. (Dr. Hatch?)