Travel
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 151 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Addressed to “Darling Baby.” Dated “Sunday afternoon.” Filed under 1876.
Starkey has just finished a letter to Pauline and is now writing to Gertrude, telling her to take some medicine. Miss Solter has “ensconced” herself upon Mamma. She is “a good enough girl,” though boring and rather tedious, but Starkey is not ready to forgive her for leaving the old country again. She wrote to...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn , 1875-07-22
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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 Gertrude’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...
Dates:
1875-07-22
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-04-16
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Addressed to "My Dear Baby." Dated "Sunday Easter 1876."
Starkey stayed in Washington over the weekend because he never received a telegraph confirming plans for his visit with Gertrude and Mamma in Philadelphia. He has been enjoying the alone time, including a long walk after Church to the bronze Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park and to the...
Dates:
1876-04-16
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Addressed "Dear Baby." Line across the top of the first page reads, "1323 F st. Monday Morning" (Front Street?). No date given, filed under 1876.
Starkey writes this letter while stuck inside during a storm. After escorting Lillie Scidmor home on the 5:40 Saturday train, he arrived to find that Dr. H. (Hatch) had departed for Phila. to consult with Drs Rane and Lippe on the case of Mr. Hitz’s Pauline, who is about 7...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-02-04
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “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,...
Dates:
1876-02-04
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-11-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Summary: Starkey has received Gertrude letter along with letters from Mamma and Pauline. He is very pleased with Pauline’s letter; The distinction she draws between her internal and external mind is interesting and shows that her spiritual natural is developing. He is also satisfied with what she wrote about Addie. He encloses Pauline’s...
Dates:
1875-11-14
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1876-04-13
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Pauline Stakrey Wells. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
- $175 fraft will be sent by Starkey on New York bank to be cashed in San Francisco
-Plans for Paul to travel by train from California to Philadelphia
-Paul’s affections for a man named White; To avoid impropriety she must come home unmarried Names mentioned: White, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), George (George...
Dates:
1876-04-13
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1876-04-15
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Pauline Stakrey Wells. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-Enclosed draft for $175 on Chemical Nat. Bank of N.Y., to be cashed in San Francisco
-Paul should telegraph Starkey regarding travel plans by train
-Paul should express gratitude to Uncle & Aunt Tripp for hosting her
-Starkey regrets Tripps wont be coming to the Centennial celebration
-Uncle R. should send $10 to buy stock...
Dates:
1876-04-15
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1877-06-12
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his daughter, Pauline Starkey Wells. “Starkey & Palen” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided.Contents:
-letter received from Baby (Gertrude); Paul should go to social meeting and Gertrude will stay at home
-Paul should bring George and make plans to travel with Mr. & Mrs. Pendleton
-Mamma’s health improved; spending day with Mrs. Baker
-caught train just in time; bought 5¢ worth of doughnuts & ate them with...
Dates:
1877-06-12
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Starkey Child, 1876-02-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to one of his children, no name given. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-Mr. Haines & party went home
-had great day for visiting Mt. Vernon
-H. & Starkey went to Detective’s Office in the Treasury & examined Rogue’s Gallery
-Starkey has had headache all day, feels like “mosquito smudge”
-letter received from Jennie Field; thinks Starkeys were smart to move to Vineland
-when is trip to...
Dates:
1876-02-11