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Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Nov 14, 1856
Chorley writes that "things go untowardly" in his life and mentions a grave in Rome.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, n.d. [1840s/50s]
Chorley discusses future engangements for Cushman with Mr. Wallack[?] for which he would give her his "Duchess Eleanor" as Cushman is asked to bring a play to be engaged. not dated but must be from the 1840s/50s because Chorley mentions his play…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, n.d. [1840s/50s]
Charlotte Cushman is about to bring Chorley's play "Duchess Eleanor" to Mr. Wallack's[?] attention.not dated but must be from the 1840s/50s as Chorley mentions his playCredit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, n.d.
Chorley seems to inform Charlotte Cushman on performance opportunities and lets her in on his trouble with an unnamed gentleman Chorley is doing business with.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, May 8, 1847
Chorley advises Charlotte Cushman to rest and be patient with her recovery. He mentions performances by Fanny Kemble Butler and Jenny Lind.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington,…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, May 14, 1859
Charlotte Cushman's sister Susan Meriman Muspratt has died, and Chorley offers his condolences.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Mar 7, 1850
Chorley gives Cushman some advice: "only don't stop in America till you get £30.000. – because, perhaps, by that time you will be used not to want England again." He is outraged over the negative critiques of his play "Duchess Eleanor": "On the…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Jan 27, 1847
Chorley informs Cushman that "Mr. Maddox is obviously indifferent to having" her this spring. He writes about the Haymarket Theatre and the "war of these two opera houses is running higher than I had conceived possible & my own position as a…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Feb 22, 1855
Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Feb 15, 1847
Chorley mentions the actresses, Susan Cushman, Madame Vestris, Jenny Lind, and Fanny Kemble Butler.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Aug 4, 1845
Chorley writes to Charlotte Cushman about his play that he wants to be performed at the Haymarket Theatre, then under the management of Mr Webster. Chorley asks for Cushman's support.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Aug 16, 1856
Chorley mentions The Times, illness, Madame Vestris, and a potential meeting.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Apr 24, 1847
Chorley critiques Fanny Kemble Butler's performance as Juliet, and confides that "there are very few persons to whom I would write thus much. therefore, pray destroy this letter." Chorley tells Cushman of a Maddox offer for Butler to perform with…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman [?], n.d. [1854?]
Henry F. Chorley asks Cushman to prepare with him a play they are working on together, Duchess Eleanor.(Fragment of a letter?)
Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Henry Alden to Charlotte Cushman, Nov 3, 1874
The editor of Harper's magazine asks Charlotte Cushman to write a contribution to the magazine speaking about her career. Alden presents himself as speaking on behalf of Cushman's friends rather than making a request as an editor.He includes the sum…
Letter from Helen L. D. Potter to Charlotte Cushman, October 3, 1871
Potentially a fan letter. A woman named Helen L. D. Potter informs Cushman that she will be at the theater for her next performance and asks to meet the actress. She seems afraid of what Cushman might think of this request, as she clarifies that she…
Letter from Helen Hunt to Charlotte Cushman, Sept 4, 1870
Helen Hunt writes that she misses Charlotte Cushman, referring to her as her "Regina Cara" and "my Queen Carlotta," and Hunt wants Cushman to visit Newport. Furthermore, she talks about Wentworth Higginson who Cushman should take a liking to for…
Letter from Helen Hunt to Charlotte Cushman, Oct 7, 1872
A love letter of Helen Hunt about how much she misses and wants to see her Queen, Charlotte Cushman, again. Helen Hunt also talks about a man who heard Cushman talk and is fascinated by her genius.
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman…
Letter from Helen Hunt to Charlotte Cushman, Oct 28, 1874
Helen Hunt is unsure of whether Charlotte Cushman received her note in Boston, since she did not know the exact address. Helen Hunt mentions that Cushman is leaving for California and Hunt inquires about when exactly that will be, being optimistic…
Letter from Helen Hunt to Charlotte Cushman, Oct 11, 1874
Helen Hunt tells Cushman that she will not be able to meet her on the next day as planned, due to a visiting friend. Helen is trying to figure out where they could meet next, hoping for New York, where Charlotte Cushman is currently…
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Charlotte Cushman becomes widely known on both sides of the Atlantic as the first successful US-American actress. Earlier, she was a singer under the tutelage of James G. Maeder, married to actress Clara Fisher, in Boston. Charlotte has been the sole financial support of her mother since her father…