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Eliza Cook's Journal, Cushman mention, March 3, 1854
Personal account of Miss Bremer about Charlotte Cushman
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Hathi Trust
Eliza Cook's Journal, Poem Addressed to Cushman, January 26, 1850
Poem addressed to C.C. (Charlotte Cushman)
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Hathi Trust
Letter from Dr. Howe to Emma Stebbins, Mar 15, 1862
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Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Emma Stebbins to Unknown ("Julia"), April 21, 1871
Emma Stebbins write from her sister's place to a friend about her recent travels. She inquires about their family, stresses how much she misses them, and lets them know that Ms Cushman is currently in Boston. Sallie Mercer is mentioned in the…
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 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, 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 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, 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, Oct 9, [1847?]
Chorley invites Cushman for dinner to talk to her (or work with her on) his play "Duchess Eleanor."No year given but Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Oct 10, 1847 is also sent from the same Hotel, which may indicate that Chorley…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Sept 5, 1847
Chorley writes about the weather and traveling, he also mentions Maddox and Cushman's sister Susan.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
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]
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…
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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…