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Letter from Sallie Mercer to Dennis Alward, Dec 26, 1884
Sallie Mercer grieves over Charlotte Cushman's death and shares fond memories of Cushman's "Angel's wings" and her smile. She reports family business of the Crows/Cushmans and writes about Christmas presents.
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Houghton Library
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…
Letter from Unknown (Private) to Charlotte Cushman, Mar 23, 1868
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Unknown to Charlotte Cushman, Aug 22, 1859
Song, Drawings
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Wayman Crow to Charlotte Cushman, Oct 10, 1874 + Letter from Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Oct 13, 1874
This letter informs Cushman about the opportunity to "dispose of Villa Cushman" which is also referred to as her "cottage." Attached to it, there is the legal letter correspondence. Crow is Cushman's attorney.Cushman uses the same sheets of paper to…
Letter from Wayman Crow to Cornelia Carr, April 20, 1871
Wayman Crow remarks in his letter to Cornelia Crow Carr that Charlotte Cushman seems to be feeling better after her illness referenced in his letter to Emma Crow on April 6th.
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript…
Letter from Wayman Crow to Cornelia Crow Carr, June 5, 1871
Cornelia is traveling.Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Wayman Crow to Cornelia, May 10, 1871
There is no mentionof Charlotte Cushman. Social gatherings mentioned.Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Wayman Crow to Edwin Cushman, Dec 8, 1861
Wayman Crow informs Edwin Cushman that someone from the 'firm' died, which may offer Ned to join Crow's organization, depending on financial and social aspects. There is talk of deficiency and general corruption in Washington, and Cushman has to…
Letter from Wayman Crow to Edwin Cushman, Feb 26, 1862
Crow talks about net earnings and contributions, which need to be made by Cushman. He wants Cushman's aunt to transfer part of her present investments to him so that he can invest this sum. There is also talk of partnership and Crow bringing this…
Letter from Wayman Crow to Edwin Cushman, Jan 30, 1869
Wayman Crow delivered Ned Cushman's message to Whittaker, otherwise writes about business issues.
Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Wayman Crow to Emma Crow Cushman, May 27, 1871
No news from Ned yet, he is not with Emma; Cornelia is suffering from health issues. No mention of Charlotte Cushman.Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Wayman Crow to Emma Crow Cushman, May 29, 1871
There is no mention of Charlotte Cushman in this letter. Emma's father is worried about her sister.
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Wayman Crow to Emma Crow, Apr 4, 1871[?]
Charlotte Cushman had a severe cold, but is better. Emma Crow is with Charlotte, who may go to Philadelphia. Wayman Crow also tells her about how Mrs Wright of Galina[?] and Cornellia Williams spent time at their house.
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Library of Congress,…
Letter from Wayman Crow to Emma Crow, April 29, 1871
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Wayman Crow to Emma Crow, April 6, 1871
Wayman Crow wants Emma Crow to have a place where Charlotte Cushman can stay and be cared for. Wayman wants to support her financially if necessary. Cushman is suffering from major health problems. Crow expects her to die soon.
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Library of…
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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…