Travel
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 154 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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. Dated "Friday 19 1875"
Starkey is sending another letter and apology. He is glad he wrote to Caira this morning before receiving her letter, as his advice that Miss Solter not come may carry more weight. She will be disappointed if she arrives with the expectation that Starkey can help her find employment. He wishes she had stayed in Europe. He tried to get...
Dates:
1875
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-05-09
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J.
Contents:
-no word received from the family- what are they doing at home?
-letter received from Auntie P. regarding Paul’s journey home
-warm weather
Names mentioned: Auntie P. (Peirsol), Pauline (Pauline Starkey Wells)
Dates:
1876-05-09
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-05-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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; Starkey less worried about Pauline now that she is home
-Pauline visited Wallace St. last Wednesday- Cara was there, George was not
-“craziest kind of a letter” received from Auntie P.
-missing family, will see them on Tuesday
-visited exhibition of drawings tonight with Mrs. Hatch
-condolences to Caira-...
Dates:
1876-05-05
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-01-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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...
Dates:
1876-01-05
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-01-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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...
Dates:
1876-01-19
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-11-03
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J. Dated “Nov 3,” no year. Filed under 1876. From context, 1875 may be more likely.Contents:
-did Gertrude go to Philadelphia today?
-rain in Washington
-will write letter & send medicine tomorrow
-Horace “getting to be himself” (i.e. recovering?)
-how is Mrs. P.?
-hope children are well & able to study Names mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude...
Dates:
1876-11-03
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-04-30
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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...
Dates:
1876-04-30
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-01-23
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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...
Dates:
1876-01-23
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-02-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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...
Dates:
1876-02-20
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-03-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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 poor health / physical suffering
-Starkey anxious about Cara but will see her soon
-Starkey’s plan to start over in Philadelphia
-Caira’s despondency vs. Starkey’s hopefulness; spiritual consequences (inviting evil spirits vs. angels), material benefits of a positive outlook
-suggestion that Caira leave the business in...
Dates:
1876-03-07