Travel
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 137 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876-11-01
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J.
Dated “Monday Nov 1”, no year. Filed under 1876. From context, 1875 may be more likely. Contents:
-coupon tickets sent by mail last night
-warmly received at Mr. Knight’s Saturday evening
-Sunday: attended Church, met friends, went to Centennial grounds, supper at Wallace St., went to 10th St. at 8:30pm, left for car at 10pm
-folks at 1323 (street address) “prospering fairly”...
Dates:
1876-11-01
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
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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 "Sunday 9th 1876." No month.Continents:
-taught Sunday school today about correspondence of fig trees; would be interested in teaching own class for a few months
-Mr. & Mrs. Hall arrived today; took Mr. Hall to see “the John Bull house of legation”; will go with them to the Pollock’s this evening
-Mrs. Hatch’s 54th birthday
-sent...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876
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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 "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...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876
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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 "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...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875-11-14
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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. 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...
Dates:
1875-11-14
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875
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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 “Wednesday 10th(?),” no month or year. Filed under 1875. Contents:
-Caira’s postal received
-if Starkey’s letter of yesterday was too blue/sad, “put it into the warm sunlight of a warm heart & an abiding trust, & it will fade out to a flesh colored white”
-hope it will be convenient to let Gertrude go to P. (Philadelphia) for oxygen etc. ...
Dates:
1875
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, 1877-12-28
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey at Oak Nest, Pittsburgh (home of Walter C. Childs) to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. 1 page, double-sided. P.S. and P.P.S. added by Walter C. Childs.Contents:
-Starkey and the General (J. P. Stuart) arrived safely via separate trains in Pittsburgh
-Childs improving, not as melancholy as before, wishes the other 2 boys were there (Pitcairn & Benade?)
-been drinking; General has taken responsibility...
Dates:
1877-12-28
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Cara Starkey Glenn, 1876
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey to his daughter, Cara Starkey Glenn, at 1638 Green St., Philadelphia. Some words obscured due to damage. Dated "Tuesday 19th," no month or year. Filed under 1876.
Transcription: “Dear Cara:
Mama sits at my elbow and I am her amanuensis. She says that although we are having a good time, we do not forget the little ones at home: And we hope they are having as good a time as we. I am glad you’re at home to look after Gertie & Paulie. Ned...
Dates:
1876