Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Olive Risley, Sep 12, 1868
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Cushman apologizes for causing any inconveniences to Olive and her father Hanson Risley. The actress might meet them in Washington later this year.
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Hanson A. Risley Papers, 1774-1908, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
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[page 1] Dear Miss Risley
I owe you many apologies for my delay in replying to your kind long business-like letter. which +++ a more speedy response. But I have waited, hoping I might be able to accomplish something with my man of business, and adviser-generally — in the matter of "Seneca Stone Quarry". and wd not write, until I could say
[page 2] something decisive — I was over anxious to be associated in some way — in some matter — in which one mutually beloved friend was interested. but I have been unsuccessful with my good friend Mr Crow — who prefers to put my savings — into mortgages at St Louis — where he lives & he says, can better look after them — & as a woman, I am somewhat at the mercy of a man, who is supposed, & I hope with justice, — to know
[page 3] better than myself what is for my good. I am ashamed to have given you & your good father all the trouble I have done in this matter. & hope you will forgive me that. as well as my delay in writing. I presume, you are by this time, at home. & therefore enclose this note to the care of our dear friend! I hope you & your sister have derived much benefit from your sojourn by the sea. I have been here for a week & though not bathing. yet walking upon the sandy beach every
[page 4] day. has made me very well & very strong. Commend me to your father & your sister. & hoping to have the pleasure of meeting you, during November — when I hope to come to Washington
Believe me very truly yours
Charlotte Cushman
