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Letter from Manning Leonard to Emma Stebbins, Nov 29, 1876
Stebbins' illness prevents her from writing the memoir about her "dear friend." Apparently, she asked Leonard to help her collect more information about Cushman's life. Manning suspects that Stebbins has Cushman's papers which "will fill many gaps."…
Letter from Manning Leonard to Emma Stebbins, Aug 8, 1877
Leonard was delighted to hear that Cushman's family approves of the memoir.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Kate Field to Emma Crow, May 20, 1860
In this witty letter, Field criticizes the Union and advises Emma Crow to not enter the US until the next presidential elections. Field writes in the context of the Italian revolution. (She dreams of "decapitating Francis Joseph"). Reflecting the…
Letter from Kate Field to Emma Crow, July 10, 1860
Field admits her disappointment in not being able to see Romeo (referring to Charlotte Cushman) and her Juliet, Emma Stebbins. She addresses Cushman with the pronoun 'he.' In a witty account, Field teases Crow about her age, heritage, and appearance.…
Letter from Kate Field to Charlotte Cushman, Mar 15, 1860
Kate Field talks about her thoughts on Italian and American patriotism and how there is nothing quite like American boys and girls. Furthermore, she seems very content with the circle of people she has herself surrounded by, and mentions Casa Cushman…
Letter from Julia Howe to Charlotte Cushman, Oct 20
Howe consults Cushman in terms of business matters. Howe cannot reach Vandenhoff, which is why Cushman should tell her in a letter which steps to take next.
Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of…
Letter from Julia Howe to Anne Brewster, Jan 29, 1871
Julia Ward Howe asks Anne Brewster for help regarding her planned "general congress of women [...] to promote the alliance of the different nationalities, the amicable settlement of international questions, the great and general interests of peace".
Letter from Jane Carlyle to Charlotte Cushman, Jan 31, 1862
Jane Carlyle, who had earlier expressed jealousy over Geraldine Jewsbury's attachment to Charlotte Cushman (see, e.g. a 1846-letter to her aunt Jeannie Welsh), here details her deep and sudden affection for Cushman upon finally meeting…
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, 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, Oct 28, 1847
Chorley praises Cushman's performance of Queen Katherine and advises her not to be disappointed about less favorable critiques as critics tend to be harsh with new actresses.postmark: Oc 28, 1847; on the first page, it says "Wednesday midnight" which…
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Oct 25, 1847
Chorley writes to Cushman about his play "The Duchess," which is in competition with a play by Lowell.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, Oct 10, 1847
Chorley is placing an affair into Cushman's hands because he finds that it is best if he remains the "man behind the clouds" in this matter. He does not explain this further in the letter.Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers,…
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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…