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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Nov 28, 1869
Charlotte Cushman will be traveling to Nice, France, soon.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Tags: travel/touring
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 6, 1869
At this state, Charlotte Cushman is "a poor shaky old 'queen'" who contemplates going back to the US.She comments on her relationship with Emma Stebbins and reveals a breach of trust with, presumably, Emma Crow Cushman:"You are wrong dear in you…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 21, 1869
Charlotte Cushman is back in Rome with Emma Stebbins and Emma Crow Cushman. Apparently, Helen Hunt warned her after the last letter that some of the "dangerous words inside" the last letter could have been read through the envelope. Many friends…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Jan 10, 1870
Charlotte Cushman criticizes the "looseness" of New York's divorce law and concept of marriage.Helen Hunt is going back to the US and leaving England. Charlotte shares her thoughts on feeling homesick. Emma Stebbins is with Cushman but not in good…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, March 4, 1870
Cushman is again suffering from the climate in Rome. Emma Stebbins and Emma Crow Cushman are with her.Regarding the quarrel with Grace Greenwood, Cushman writes that mutual friends are now involved in this matter as well. She does not seem to know…
Tags: gossip--unpublished, Rome, social capital
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, June 7, 1870
Emma Stebbins suffers from problems with her eyes. Emma Stebbins, Emma Crow Cushman, and Charlotte Cushman are in Paris.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Oct 3 [or: 13], 1870
Charlotte Cushman, Emma Stebbins, and Emma Crow Cushman and her children are preparing for the passage to the US. Cushman informs Hunt about the plans for the next couple of months. She has already started to pay farewell visits to her friends.Col.…
Tags: travel/touring
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Nov 6[?], 1870
Both Charlotte Cushman and Emma Stebbins are wretched from the passage to the US.Helen Hunt is publishing with Fields & Osgood.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Tags: travel/touring, women's jobs
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.
Charlotte Cushman discusses her current state of health and living situation.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Tags: travel/touring
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Nov 29, 1870
Col Higginson is still searching for a house for Cushman in Newport. He is negotiating with Mr Riggs.Emma Stebbins is increasingly suffering from a condition that has to be monitored by a doctor.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Tags: illness/death
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 2, [1870?]
Cushman reports her plans and negotiations regarding a house in Newport. She tells Helen Hunt that whenever her name is mentioned, she has to pay more for services since she is well-known among US-American people.For transcripts, please visit…
Tags: financial concerns, travel/touring
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 19, 1870
Charlotte Cushman is worried about Hunt who has not sent any letter lately. She asks Helen for help and advice in searching for a room to stay and her negotiations with "Riggs."Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Tags: financial concerns, social capital
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 29, 1870
Charlotte Cushman refers to a "Note of Welcome" that Helen Hunt published recently and which speaks favourably about Cushman. Charlotte is grateful to Helen.She speaks fondly of Emma Stebbins's sister, Mrs. Garland.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy…
Tags: press coverage, social capital
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.
Charlotte Cushman tells Helen Hunt that she, Emma Stebbins, and Emma Crow Cushman cannot visit Hunt.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Tags: illness/death, social capital
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.
Charlotte Cushman writes from Newport, has met with the Fields in Boston.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Madam Venturi, Nov 22, 1869
A letter of introduction by Charlotte Cushman for Helen Hunt.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Tags: social capital
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 6, [1870?]
Charlotte Cushman writes about her health and housing situation.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Tags: illness/death, same-sex attraction
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.
Charlotte Cushman writes about a snow storm and travel plans.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Tags: travel/touring
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.
They are discussing a shared carriage ride.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 10, [1870]
Charlotte Cushman confirms housing arrangements for her visit.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.
Tags: financial concerns, travel/touring
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Charlotte Cushman
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…