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Transcript of Letter from Emma Stebbins to Sidney Lanier, June 6, 1876
Emma Crow Cushman handed over some documents to Emma Stebbins, among which was Charlotte Cushman's diary from the time when she had gone to England (1845). Stebbins admits that it is difficult to read. Stebbins laments that the process of writing the…
Transcript of Letter from Emma Stebbins to Sidney Lanier, May 27, 1876
Stebbins is waiting for a response from the publisher Osgood. When she receives an answer, she wants to consult Emma and Ned Cushman first before forwarding the letter to Lanier.Transcripts by Jennie Lorenz
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Library of Congress, Charlotte…
Transcript of Letter from Emma Stebbins to Sidney Lanier, May 11, 1876
Emma Stebbins desires to get in touch with publishers, she wants to contact Osgood & Co. first. She consults with Ned and Emma Cushman. They are still in the processing of collecting material for the memoir to which they refer as "the book."…
Transcript of Letter from Emma Stebbins to Sidney Lanier, April 11, no year [1876?]
Stebbins discusses how her brother could be of service to Lanier in terms of relations to the press. Stebbins intends to consult Emma and Ned Cushman about the memoir but asks Lanier to refrain from sending Ned a letter. She prefers to talk to them…
Transcript of Letter from Emma Stebbins to Sidney Lanier, Dec 21, 1880
This time, it was Lanier who was ill and could not reply to Stebbins's letters. Stebbins is once again addressing financial issues as she refuses to be repaid the sum of money that Lanier was paid for his contribution to Cushman's biography.…
Transcript of Letter from Emma Stebbins to Sidney Lanier, April 13, 1877
Emma Stebbins apologizes for delay in responding to Lanier but she has not been feeling well nor has she been able to work on the biography of Cushman. She is still grieving the death of her "beloved friend." She mentions Lanier's contribution to the…
Transcript of Letter from Emma Stebbins to Sidney Lanier, Nov 27, no year [1875?]
Emma Stebbins assures Lanier that the four of them (Stebbins, Cushman, "Dr.," & person x) are "getting on spendidly." Cushman's health is improving.Transcripts by Jennie Lorenz
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript…
Transcript of Letter from Emma Stebbins to Sidney Lanier, Jan 11, [1876]
Emma Stebbins confesses to Lanier that she felt helpless due to Cushman's illness progression but her state of health seems to be improving.This impression soon proved to be deceptive as Charlotte Cushman dies in February 1876.Stebbins describes her…
Transcript of Letter from Emma Stebbins to Sidney Lanier, March 27, 1876
In this letter to Sidney Lanier, Emma Stebbins laments that they "have nothing but letters and our memories to trust to" as the basis for their biography of Cushman, a perceived lack that was later turned into the book's title: Charlotte Cushman:…
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Rosalie, July 8 - 12, 1875
Charlotte Cushman is not happy with Mabel: "there has always been the feeling with me that she was so much more Muspratt than you – that I have never been drawn to her so much as to you – who are so much more like your poor dear mother - /&like…
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Rosalie, May 27, 1875
Charlotte Cushman advises Rosalie to exchange letters with her uncle Charles as she does not want to write the same things twice.Rosalie's sister Mabel will come to see Cushman and Charlotte advises them on how to proceed with customs if officers try…
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Rosalie, April 18 + 25, 1875
Charlotte Cushman wants Rosalie to get a baby girl, discusses her health, Ned's business. Cushman informs Rosalie that she is in Newport at the moment and will go to Baltimore in April for an engagement. Charlotte would like to be with Rosalie or…
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Rosalie, Dec 22, 1874
Lately, Cushman has been very ill again. She made Stebbins write to Rosalie. Rosalie's sister Mabel is supposed to marry: "make her sensible of the obligation she has taken upon herself - & and its serious importance upon her whole life. A…
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Rosalie, Oct 11, 1874
Charlotte Cushman mentions past quarrels between Rosalie/her husband and the Muspratts. Ned Cushman is conducting business in Charlotte's name.Cushman mentions her reading tour, which exhausts her. She is too ill to cross the ocean and visit…
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Rosalie, Sept 20, 1874
Charlotte Cushman tells her niece how happy she is for Rosalie and her husband. Their marriage is based on love, which was denied to Rosalie's mother Susan. Cushman also admits that she might have misjudged Mrs Muspratt and advises Rosalie to stay in…
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Rosalie, July 21, 1874
Charlotte Cushman undergoes water treatment. She mentions her adopted son Ned and some financial affairs. Rosalie will marry Mr Roberts of whom Ned has a very favorable opinion. Charlotte tells Rosalie that Rosalie’s mother could not marry the man…
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Rosalie, Feb 13, 1874
Charlotte Cushman writes to her niece about being ill and an abscess under her arm. Cushman discusses work and family issues.
Transcripts by Jennie LorenzCredit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of…
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to [Sidney Lanier], Feb 3-4, 1876
Charlotte Cushman feels very ill and is very thankful for the friends that keep visiting her. Some of her wounds are not covering up yet but her doctor is satisfied with the healing process. She is unable to walk around. The letter is sent shortly…
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Sidney Lanier, Dec 18[?], 1875
Charlotte Cushman describes James Fields as a "very useful man." Transcripts by Jennie Lorenz
Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Transcript of Letter from Charlotte Cushman to [Sidney Lanier], Oct 21, 1875
Charlotte Cushman begs Lanier to pay her a visit. She is in great pain.
Transcripts by Jennie Lorenz
Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
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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…