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Letter from Emma Stebbins to Emma Crow Cushman, July 24, [1870]
Stebbins writes in Cushman's place as she is not able to write herself. Her health condition has worsened again and the Doctor had to perform a procedure on her heart.
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Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division,…
Letter from Emma Stebbins to Emma Crow Cushman, Sep 11, [1869]
Stebbins writes about Cushman's deteriorating health. The opiates are causing her to feel discouraged and she has also been in a lot of pain due to an abscess in her chest.Stebbins feels disheartened at witnessing Cushman's suffering and states that…
Letter from Emma Stebbins to Emma Crow Cushman, [Oct] 26, [1869]
Stebbins writes about their strenuous journey to Malvern and the mishaps along the way. They had to stop over in Carlisle but have arrived safely in Stockport. She asks Emma Cushman to arrange for lodging in Malvern, preferably at Knotsford…
Letter from Emma Stebbins to Emma Crow Cushman, Nov 23, 1874
Stebbins writes that the newspapers have been writing "exaggerated reports" about Cushman, which have been causing her great anxiety. An unfavorable paragraph about Cushman will appear in the Cincinnati Enquirer the following morning, which they have…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Miss Lloyd, Sep 23, 1874
Cushman apologizes to Miss Lloyd for not answering her correspondence lately. She has been engrossed in her occupational duties, which she had taken on again to distract from her anxiety.She is also under the care of a new hydropath and while her…
Letter from Isa Blagden to Charlotte Cushman, July [1], 1869
Isa Blagden regrets that Charlotte Cushman has been in bad health recently. She suggests that Cushman should have a blood transfusion to attempt to improve her condition and points out that Cushman's cancer may be inherited.Blagden has also enclosed…
C. W. Elliott's "One Woman's Work," The Galaxy, Feb 1869
In a dramatized biographical account, Elliott depicts a hard-working, ambitious Cushman and her rise to success. Elliott includes direct quotes, questions, exclamation marks, and behind-the scenes gossip which "[m]any will remember." The article…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 27, 1869
Cushman is feeling much better because of her water treatment. She deeply misses Emma and her children and hopes that they will join her in Malvern after their return from Paris.Rosalie has improved in health, in part due to Cushman's care, and will…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 29, 1869
Cushman has received an important business note from Wayman Crow, who is shaken by his sister's death. She hopes that Ned will ease his anxieties by taking on some of his work. Cushman also asks Emma to send her Longfellows' translation of…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 28, 1869
Cushman responds to Emma’s previous letters, expressing how much pain they have caused her. She is shocked that Emma would expect Cushman to tarnish her reputation so willingly. A "poor old worlded woman" exerted "pressure of her stupid little will"…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, July 25, 1869
Cushman thanks Emma for the photographs she sent, especially the one of Carlino, which she put in a locket. She jokingly states that Carlino might rival Wayman as the most handsome of the family one day. She asks when Emma and her children will visit…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Sep 17, 1865
Cushman thanks Emma for her thoughtful letters and states that the world would be "very bare & bitter" without her. She asks Emma to be patient with her as she is still struggling with her health, but she assures her that she "shall come out all…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Sep 21, 1865
Cushman recounts her travels with Miss Lloyd from Gateacre to Bolton Abbey. Miss Lloyd has convinced her to pay her a visit in Wales, which will cut her stay in London short. She is feeling much better in regards to her health as she realized that…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman and Sallie Mercer to Emma Crow Cushman, Sep 26, 1865
Cushman was very worried about not having received a reply from Emma to the degree of feeling "weak & trembly."The man Cushman has instructed to oversee the passage of the horses is not able to speak English, therefore, Ned is supposed to…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Sep 29, 1865
Cushman has been anxious about the delivery of Ms. Jane's laces. She has been enjoying her peaceful stay in Wales, away from the noise of the city, and praises Miss Lloyd's efforts as a hostess. Sally has already left to attend to matters in…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Oct 4, 1865
Cushman has been feeling physically weaker and her disappointment in various people has added to her suffering. Especially Emma Stebbins' infidelity has affected her and only Emma Cushman's love has "[kept her] above drowning."Upon her arrival in…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Aug 1869
Cushman is delighted about Ned's letter as "his reasoning is clear, wise and sensible." She has put on her corsets, which give her a lot of support but cause some pain across her chest.
Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers,…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Edwin Cushman, Aug 2, 1869
In this hastily written note, Cushman bids Ned goodbye and safe travels.
Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Aug 3, 1869
Cushman informs Emma of some political news and is pleased that her "prognostication of three years ago" is turning out correct. Isa Blagden visited Cushman and spent a day with her. The pain sometimes prevents Cushman from getting a full night's…
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