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’s depressed state, unknown spiritual causes -Attended Sunday school- stayed for worship but not sermon -Appointed teacher of doctrinal class -Read 3 of 5 sermons that have caused upset in Philadelphia, sees no issue -Dr.’s brother, Fred, has been staying with them -Caira’s improved health -Inquiries regarding Geroge’s...

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: -poor weather -quite a few patients recently, but not too many -no letters from the children, except for one today from Gertrude -postal from Dan says he has been sick -Gertrude’s 21st birthday; Could not find copy of Conjugial Love, sending little book on same subject instead for her present -will be with Caira in 5 days...

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 anticipates moving home from Washington -sorry to leave doctrinal class so soon -idea of the Lord as a man, ways He provides the Word to men -hopes Caira won’t become exhausted with effort of sewing -inquiries about Paul- fitting back in with the family? homesick for Woodside? -wishes they would plant peanuts- tired of...

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 improved health, despite still not having a servant -concern over Pauline’s relationship to man named “White” in California; perhaps a drunkard -summary of Starkey’s letter to Pauline, i.e. must return home at once, unmarried -thanks to Mr. Well’s for Caira’s ride into nature -Cara’s illness; must not get out of bed to get...

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. Starkey received his wife’s postal with “big feelings of satisfaction & gratitude.” The fact that she has improved so quickly, even if only a little, gives him hope that her symptoms were caused by nervous exhaustion resulting from the “long continued & severe pressure” she has been under. She must not let anything interfere with her recovery; She...

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...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. Embossed seal with the word “Extra” in the center pressed into the upper left corner of the first page.Contents: -Caira returned home to Vineland, possibly with pericarditis -letter from Auntie P. to Starkey; appreciated Caira’s visit -Starkey went to Church; enjoyed service, left with several others before pastor’s weak discourse -discussion of Peace & Innocence as...