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. 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...

Scope and Contents 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...

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. 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, 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...

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to the “Spans,” i.e. the Starkey family. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents: -three letters received from home, just as Starkey was beginning to feel “ausgespiel” (i.e. “played out”) -Starkey in good physical condition; Mrs. Hatch agrees -Starkey accepts invitation to visit Vineland -Paul is home (from California) Names mentioned: Mrs. Hatch, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Paul (Pauline...

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...