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 stuck in Institution for another week by “Board of Insane Directors” -Gertrude will forward Starkey’s previous letter from Vineland; portion of letter intended for Pauline; Caira should read, add her thoughts, and send -Starkey experiencing severe temptation combat following Communion service last Sunday -Mrs. Bluxome died...

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. Dated "Sunday 9th 1876." No month.Continents: -taught Sunday school today about correspondence of fig trees; would be interested in teaching own class for a few months -Mr. & Mrs. Hall arrived today; took Mr. Hall to see “the John Bull house of legation”; will go with them to the Pollock’s this evening -Mrs. Hatch’s 54th birthday -sent...

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. Dated "Sunday," no month or year. Filed under 1876.Contents: -Caira’s card received; Starkey glad she is relieved of gastric troubles & enjoying home -Starkey missing family, seeing them would have improved his health, though he has recovered significantly since last week -would like to spend few days in Vineland before going to...

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 “Wednes 10th," no month or year. Filed under 1876.Contents: -Starkey in good health -fine spring day in Washington with clouds of dust in the streets, unlike Philadelphia last week -Sarah Pollock called yesterday -Mrs. Drew’s husband (an old M.D., out of practice) called to put daughter under treatment Names mentioned: Sarah Pollock, Mrs....

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 “Wednesday 10th(?),” no month or year. Filed under 1875. Contents: -Caira’s postal received -if Starkey’s letter of yesterday was too blue/sad, “put it into the warm sunlight of a warm heart & an abiding trust, & it will fade out to a flesh colored white” -hope it will be convenient to let Gertrude go to P. (Philadelphia) for oxygen etc. ...

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. Dated "Wednes. 17 1875" Starkey has received Caira’s letter. He feels it’s been a long time since he’s been home. He was sorry to read the little ones are sick, but Caira hasn’t given him any data by which he can prescribe treatment. If necessary, she should send for one of the doctors; He sent each of them a postal this week. Starkey himself felt sick...

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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: -letter received from Gertrude -arrival of “the folks” -Dr.’s health better than Starkey expected -glad Caira is comfortable at home -anniversary tomorrow -Starkey begins work tomorrow

Names mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), 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: -Caira’s letter received; family’s health improved, found servant girl who is not Irish Catholic -Starkey may visit Vineland again this week -complimentary opera & theater tickets, shared with Dr. & Mrs. Hatch, Driver, & West -attended opera 4 nights and theater 1 night during last week -Miss Preston arrived; delighted...

Scope and Contents Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey to his daughter, Cara Starkey Glenn, at 1638 Green St., Philadelphia. Some words obscured due to damage. Dated "Monday Eve," no month or year. Filed under 1876. Transcription: “Dear Cara: I wrote a letter to Mamma yesterday. I haven’t much to say now: only that I am well & in good spirits. Tell Gertie that Edith Abel was at Mrs. Hatches today. I think she is to sing on Thursday in Baltimore. I wonder how you are getting on! (?) Do you...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to one of his daughters, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Addressed "Dear Girlie." “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Today, Starkey has been writing a letter to Pauline to remind her of her birthday. He remarks, “Isn’t it funny that she wants to come home?” He will send her (Pauline) money for the return journey (from California) once he knows how much it will cost. In Washington, there is a severe epidemic of “Tyler’s...