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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Mrs Creswick, Feb 7, 1841
This is the second letter included in the correspondence between Harold Moulton and Jennie Lorenz. In this letter from Charlotte Cushman to Mrs Creswick in Boston, Cushman voices her concern about various theatres which are struggling financially.…
"Gossiping," National Anti-Slavery Standard, Apr 22, 1841
This article is a social commentary about gossip, where the author believes that "[t]he most prevailing fault of conversation in our country, and, I believe in all social communities, is gossiping."
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"Pistols for Two", Freeman's Journal, Dec 22, 1842
This article describes an antagonistic relationship between Charlotte Cushman and Madame Celeste. It indicates that an intellectual duel between the two could be anticipated.
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Letter from Thomas Colley Grattan to Charlotte Cushman, n.d. [1843]
The letter has no date on it but is addressed to Cushman in Philadelphia and talks about her performing together on stage with Macready in New York and Philadelphia, which suggests that the letter could be written in fall 1843. Thomas Grattan regrets…
"Cromwell at the Coffin of Charles I.," Graham's Magazine, 1843
Poem by Charlotte Cushman
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New York Herald, Tuesday, Jan 3, 1843.
Letter to the editor section, reports by New York Herald correspondent Ariel in Baltimore section
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The New York Herald, Jan 15, 1843
The articles praises a recent performance at the Walnut theater, highlighting especially "our amiable Charlotte."
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Pennsylvania Inquirer and National Gazette, Feb 1, 1843
Published in the category of communication, signed by "E."The article mentions the genius of Cushman as well as the struggle of the theater profession to gain public appreciation. Interestingly, the article speaks about Cushman's "private worth" that…
The New York Herald, May 15, 1843
In the section Letter to the Editor, Philadelphia, written by Thorax.The article mentions the entrance fee sum for the Walnut theater.
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Pennsylvania Inquirer and National Gazette, Sept 08, 1843
Category News: Chestnut Street Theatre reopened with Cushman as manager
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Pennsylvania Inquirer and National Gazette, Sept 30, 1843
Writers for the Knickerbocker; Lines to Fitz Greene Halleck on reading "Forget-Me-Not" by Charlotte Cushman reprinted in the Inquirer taken from the Knickebocker;The paper stresses how the lines about someone else still honor the author more than the…
Pennsylvania Inquirer, Oct 21, 1843
The article mentions Cushman as a contributor to a popular magazine called Graham's Magazine.
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The New York Herald, Macready and Cushman, Oct 26, 1843
This article reviews a performance of Macbeth at the Chestnut Street Theater. Macready appeared as Macbeth, Cushman as Lady Macbeth.
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Boston Evening Transcript, October 31, 1843
On page 2, the newspaper falsely reports on Cushman going tour with Macready. Macready mentions these false reports in his diary, which make him furious.
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The New York Herald, Cushman as a Rising Star, October 31, 1843
Part of the correspondence of the Herald. Sent on Oct 30, 1843, from Philadelphia signed by "yours&c"
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Pennsylvania Inquirer and National Gazette, False Reports, November 01, 1843
Macready refers to these news as false reports in his diary.
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Pennsylvania Inquirer and National Gazette, False Reports, Nov 1, 1843
Cushman is mentioned in a headline in the category of news by the Eastern Mail. The Inquirer reprints the false reports that Macready criticizes in his diary. The article suggests reciprocal benefits for both Macready and Cushman when performing…
Macready and Cushman, Boston Evening Transcript, November 14, 1843
On page 2, the paper speculates or utters wishful thinking about a theater performance involving both Macready and Cushman, performing Shakespearean roles. Given the context of false reports about Cushman accompanying Macready on his Southern tour…
Boston Evening Transcript, Nov 16, 1843
The false reports that Macready referenced in his diary entry spread further.
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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…