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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 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…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, July 23, 1869
Cushman tells Peabody about the discovery of a lump in her breast, her anxieties, and treatment after consulting several doctors. Cushman is afraid that her public image may suffer if she cannot pursue her social duties, such as responding to the…
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, 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.
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers,…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Aug 1869
Cushman hopes that Ned will remain in America and go into iron business with Clanson. Emma has fallen ill with Scarlet fever and Cushman hopes that Dr. Sully can help her. Cushman herself has had trouble with her leg, breast, and stomach. However,…
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…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Aug 20, 1869
Cushman has been restricted to bed by her doctor's orders. After a night's rest, he has found the breast hard but intends to consult a professor of surgery before he proceeds.She regrets that Emma's Nannie will not stay with her in Malvern and…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Aug 22, 1869
Cushman's leg is slowly getting better yet is still swollen and inflamed. She offers a home remedy for toothache for Emma's baby.Ned is returning to Boston on August 31. Cushman advises him to borrow money upon his return as the conversion from gold…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Aug 24, 1869
Cushman's leg is well enough for Sir James to leave her. However, she is to rest in bed so that the wound can heal properly. She is very anxious that her breast cancer will return, but Dr. Gray is optimistic it will not once the gland is removed.…
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 Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Sep 30, 1869
Cushman is feeling really weak and has to be held up by Emma Stebbins and her nurse while dressing. Yet she is thankful to be out of bed and hopes to gain more strength.
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division,…
Letter from Emma Stebbins to Anne Whitney, Oct 13, [1869]
Emma Stebbins writes to Anne Whitney from Edinburgh to inform her about Charlotte Cushman's state of health. Stebbins hopes to be able to return to Rome soon.
Credit
Wellesley College Archives
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, 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.
Credit
Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division,…
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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…