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: -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-...

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 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. Dated "Sunday," no month or year. Filed under 1876.Contents: -Caira’s card received; Starkey glad she is relieved of gastric troubles & enjoying home -Starkey missing family, seeing them would have improved his health, though he has recovered significantly since last week -would like to spend few days in Vineland before going to...

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 "Thursday 27 1876," no month. Contents: -inquires how Caira is getting on at home after time away, whether she has Anne or any other help -“Our Children” address delivered by Starkey at Church social meeting- well received -2 children baptized at meeting -hopes for a letter from home soon -Caira’s and Gertie’s trip to city; successful...

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...