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 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...

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 in Washington, D.C. to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. "First Class" seal pressed into upper left corner. Edith received Gertrude’s letter from her father today. She had intended to stop over in Philadelphia, but business calls her to New York immediately. She hopes to be home when Gertrude arrives. Edith will meet her at the station if she sends a telegram. Edith’s mother will be very glad to see Gertrude; She still cherishes a knitted ball that Gertrude left...

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 Webster in tow...