Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. G. R. Starkey thanks Gertrude for her card. He was going to write them a letter today except that Mrs. Perinchief was going up and could act as a living letter. He wonders if she had a good time in Georgetown and hopes she made it safely to Green Street. He hopes Gertrude enjoyed Lohengrin and that her sewing is going well. He also hopes her mother’s head has “recovered it’s sensibility,” as it is “such...

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Handwritten U.S. Postal Card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, N. J. Starkey received the letter Gertrude wrote on Sunday. He expects to depart tomorrow evening and spend the night at Wallace Street. If (?) Mamma has gone home, Gertrude may send the tickets to Girard Street. Places mentioned: Wallace St., Girard St.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Starkey informs Gertude that Louise has gone picnicking today, and so Mama is “alone in her glory.” Mrs. Haines was in yesterday looking somewhat improved, though she didn’t send any word to Auntie P.. Starkey’s aunt, Eunice Jennifer, and her two daughters visited today on their way to Vassalboro after an absence of 21 years. Starkey was introduced to...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Mama has just brought Gertude’s note of the 20th to Starkey’s office along with two from Pauline addressed to George and Ned. Pauline seems to be in good spirits; She isn’t homesick and likes everything so far. Both Mama and Miss Emma have been ill this week but are feeling better now. Starkey writes that they have been “a pair of the peepiest sort of...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Starkey is glad Gertrude is improving and has the opportunity to continue. He wonders why she hasn’t said how Auntie P. is doing. At home, they are “tolerable well” again; The girls came home Friday, improved by their visit. Yesterday, Starkey visited Mr. Hall’s with Mama and Ned. They found Anne and Georgiana had gone on a trip to New York, Saratoga,...

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. Today, Starkey has been writing a letter to Pauline to remind her of her birthday. He remarks, “Isn’t it funny that she wants to come home?” He will send her (Pauline) money for the return journey (from California) once he knows how much it will cost. In Washington, there is a severe epidemic of “Tyler’s grip” (influenza), which very few have...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcarin. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Starkey wonders if Gertrude and Mamma have changed places again. He received a letter from Auntie P. saying, “There is some talk of another Spaniard reaching here tomorrow eve. I leave you to guess who!” Starkey has no guesses. He has not felt up to par today; He has a headache and feels as if he has “taken cold.” If Gertrude comes to Washington,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Theodora Starkey Smith. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Starkey acknowledges Dora’s favor, received Dec. 28th. Reading it, he was glad to learn that the children had a very nice party at Auntie Peirsol’s, which Auntie P. enjoyed almost as much as they did. They should all feel very grateful to the Peirsol folks for “getting up such fine entertainment.” He was pleased that Dora and Cara took the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from E. Westervelt in Philadelphia to John Pitcairn Jr. Westervelt has received J. Pitcairn’s renewed invitation to visit Renovo, but unfortunately his poor health prevents him from leaving the city. He has not heard from his nephew since he last wrote to Pitcairn and so assumes he has made some other arrangement. Westervelt reports on a recent meeting of the three Philadelphia societies at the Broad Street Church “to institute measures for encouraging friendly...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Edith Abell at 173 Charles Street, Boston to "Gertie" Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Edith and her family were glad to receive Gertrude’s letter as it relieved them of anxiety as to her fate. Edith is sorry to hear of Gertrude’s severe cold, and she hopes that rest, quiet, and steady warmth will restore her voice so that she can tell her mother and the children of her time in Boston. Edith regrets to report that Mrs. Brown made an appearance with Andrew Wesber in tow...