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: -relief that Pauline will return from California unengaged- Caira should read all letters between Pauline and her potential partner to judge their respective states -no word from Pauline on travel plans- George may pick her up, but must wait for word of departure from San Francisco -relief that Caira has found a...

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 his daughter. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Addressed "Dear Girl," possibly referring to Cara Starkey Glenn. Starkey’s daughter spoke of using up her funds in her last letter, and Mamma has also run out. She will have $10 once her older brother signs the enclosed P.O. order. Starkey is glad she is building up her wardrobe with a hat, coat, etc. He supposes she can’t do much with her music while there is so much...

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 has received Gertrude’s last letter. He will see about the seeds tomorrow so that she may know the results on Monday. Last evening, Starkey took Jennie Foster to try the upright piano forte. She is a very fine performer, and although she has a favorite Steinway piano, she would now gladly exchange it for an upright. Mrs. Summer and a writer...

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. After receiving a postal from Mamma, Starkey is in doubt about her going home to Vineland this afternoon, especially as she has a cold and it’s a rainy day. Starkey writes this letter to keep Gertrude’s spirits up and remind her that he will be home next Saturday. He agrees that his visits home haven’t been satisfactory; Last time he spent all of...

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Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ.

Contents: -Starkey accidentally acknowledged Gertrude’s birthday 1 month early -Letter promised by Gertrude has not arrived -If Gertrude will “step in now,” Starkey will take her to Thomas’ Concert -Gertrude should send tickets to 1116 (address)

Names mentioned: Thomas Places mentioned: 1116 (address)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, Ca to her brother, George G. Starkey. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Paul appreciated receiving Goerge’s letter with illustrations upon her arrival in California. She has now seen sage brush, antelopes, prairie dogs, and a bear. Aunt Em seems pleased that her niece travelled across the country with the family of Senator Sargent. Paul enjoyed the Sargent’s company very much; Ella Sargent is “pretty, and full or...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA. Addressed to “My darling sister,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Letter cuts off mid-sentence, appears to be missing pages. Contents: -Paul happy to receive letter from home -wishes she could have been with sister at Wallace St. for Christmas, but had jolly time in CA -sister must have looked like an angel in winter suit / dress, but why did they want her to be in a “Dream of Fair Women”? -did sister see...