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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: -Starkey back in Washington -visit home to Vineland very enjoyable -glad to have left Caira in improved health

Names mentioned: Dr. (Dr. Hatch?)

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: -Busy night; attended Church, visited patient, received callers, wrote long letter to Pauline -Caira’s improved health, sign of strong constitution -Starkey’s relationship with his children; surprised to hear of their positive sentiments for their father, feels little sense of ownership of them- they are the Lord’s children, looks...

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 thwarted from going to church, writing instead, will take walk later -soon they will all be together on Sundays -is Caira feeling better? does she still have heart & arm pain? -Starkey copying Pendleton’s thought-provoking sermon on gates of hell to share with others -hopes Caira can attend Dr. Tuller’s class & gain...

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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 & Gertrude’s letters gratefully received -poor weather, many patients, bad circumstances to be a Dr. -glad no one at home is really sick -Starkey feeling better -has complimentary ticket to opera

Names mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn)

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. Contents: -letters & postal received from Caira, George, & Gertrude -will attend President’s reception with Miss Preston & other lady -recovered from cold -did Caira receive Starkey’s letter on Saturday? -letter from Mrs. Otis, who went to Califor (California?); sends love, Blanch has gone homeNames mentioned: George (George G....

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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: -went to President’s Reception; “a crush of the of the first water” -Miss Preston had good time, glad she visited, went home today -hope Caira’s eyes are better, wish she could borrow his for a while -will see family on Saturday

Names mentioned: (Miss) Preston

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 “Oct 14”, no year. Filed under 1876. From context, 1875 may be more likely.Contents: -Starkey opened office today after much work -wrote postal to Auntie P. -only 4 patients today besides the doctor -doctor is “tolerably hypoy” -will write letter on Sunday -feeling well but possibly took cold today -cousin Moses leaves tomorrowNames...

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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. Dated “Oct 22”, no year. Filed under 1876. From context, 1875 may be more likely.

Contents: -2 weeks since Starkey was home; difficult to break custom of going home every other Friday -oppressive heat in Washington; no one feeling well, particularly Horace -hopes to receive a letter tomorrow

Names mentioned: Horace

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...

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 21,” no year. Filed under 1876. From context, 1875 may be more likely.Contents: -3 letters sent home, 1 with enclosed P.O. order, all unanswered -long letters written to Pauline & Gertrude -went to Church this morning, spent rest of time writing & reading -glad Preston met Dr. T. -hopes Caira & “chicks” are well, Starkey feeling...