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Letter from Ned Cushman to Susan Muspratt, [April, 1857?]
In this letter, Ned Cushman mentions Hays and Charlotte Cushman's friendship ("friends"). He tells his mother about financial concerns and gossip-related incidents both at the Naval Academy as well as the dangers for girls at boarding…
Letter from Ned Cushman to Susan Muspratt, Oct 27, 1853
The letter sums up Ned's experience of the beginning at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He writes that he wanted to quit, he reports health problems and exam results. Shortly, he comments on Cushman's relationship with Hays. The letter shows that…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, May 6, 1865
After Lincoln's assassination, Charlotte finds herself in a state of shock. She is also concerned about Emma Crow Cushman's baby and its wellbeing. A note from Charlotte should introduce Emma to some members of London's society.
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Library of…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Edwin Cushman, May 13, 1865
Charlotte mostly talks about Edwin's financial issues in Rome and mourns his mother's death anniversary.
Credit
Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Pennsylvania Inquirer and National Gazette, Feb 1, 1843
Published in the category of communication, signed by "E."The article mentions the genius of Cushman as well as the struggle of the theater profession to gain public appreciation. Interestingly, the article speaks about Cushman's "private worth" that…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Eliza Meteyard
In this letter to English author Eliza Meteyard, Charlotte Cushman inquires about payment rates for journal articles in England (presumably on behalf of Matilda Hays)
Credit
Stead Collection, Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to James Thomas Fields, Dec 31, 1864
Charlotte Cushman describes Anne Brewster as "an old dear friend of younger days." Stebbins cannot pay the exchange for the casting and transport of her statue. Cushman asks James to interfere on Stebbins' behalf and talk to Dr. Howe. Additionally,…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Annie Fields, [1865]
Charlotte Cushman mentions the Sanitary Commission and asks the Fields for help in terms of advertising a performance of her as she aims at collecting money for the charity. In particular, she asks Annie to send James to Ticknor Jr., as Chushman…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to James Fields, Aug 15, 1868
Cushman tells Fields about her travel plans and how she will go to see the Crow family in St. Louis. She also notifies him of some books she wants him to send. Cushman discusses some financial issues about the books, asking whether his publishing…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to James and Annie Fields, May 16, 1869
Cushman writes about correspondence concerning the purchase of a bust and expresses her worries about the payment. Both Emmas are with Cushman.
Credit
Huntington Library, James Thomas Fields Papers and Addenda
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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…