Scope and Contents Typed excerpts of letters from Willaim H. Benade to John Pitcarin, Jr. and Walter C. Childs. 4 pages, double spaced. Contents: -excerpts of Benade’s letters regarding Professor Lanzone and the purchase of his 1300-piece Egyptian collection for Academy purposes -excepts also cover the publication of an ancient Egyptian papyrus depicting the Netherworld (an Amduat papyrus) which Benade saw as evidence of New Church ideas regarding the afterlife and the Ancient Church in Egypt ...

Scope and Contents Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner reads “CAREW” (or “GAREW”) surrounded by a laurel wreath. Dated “Sunday Eve,” no month or year. Starkey notes that another week has passed and remarks that it doesn’t bother him as much as it bothers Caira to think how little time they have left in this world. He knows they will remain on earth as long as they have something to gain, and he is “painfully...

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: -met with doctrinal class this morning -received Communion -sermon by Mr. Fox on innocence as renunciation of self -no word from Paul about coming home -wrote long letter to George -Caira must find a servant soonNames mentioned: Mr. Fox, (Emanuel) Swedenborg, Paul (Pauline Starkey Wells), George (George G. Starkey) Places...

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...

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. Contents: -missing Caira & family -Pauline’s sound doctrinal knowledge & potential influence on host family in California -Starkey took “church out-o-doors” with stroll to Oak Hill Cemetery, reread Mr. Ager’s sermon on “Laying down our life” -Mrs. Hall’s visit; did she like Vineland & Starkey house? will their families celebrate Christmas together? -Starkey will not...

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 letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter. Addressed to “Girl Baby,” likely Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. In Starkey’s Sunday school class today, they considered the arrival of the Children of Israel at the waters of Marah, which were too bitter to drink. In this story, the Children of Israel are like a person who has made progress towards the Spiritual Church but rejects new truths that go against their natural...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his son, George G. Starkey. Oval seal with either the word “Bath” or “Sath” in the center pressed into the upper lefthand corner. G. R. Starkey has not heard how G. G. Starkey is finding his skates. He wants to know if they are “possessed with the ‘total depravity of some other inanimate things’,” and if so, he would like G. G. Starkey to send some drawings illustrating their “mischievous propensities.” He hopes G. G....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from G. R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into upper left corner. Written “Sunday after Church.” With Gertrude’s 19th birthday approaching, G. R. Starkey notes that they have walked through life together for the last 18 years. As she enters adulthood, Gertrude is now approaching the final and most important stage of life, and Starkey feels it is his fatherly duty to give her a clear idea of what this last stage entails. He begins with a lesson on the...