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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 19, 1870

Charlotte Cushman is worried about Hunt who has not sent any letter lately. She asks Helen for help and advice in searching for a room to stay and her negotiations with "Riggs."Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 29, 1870

Charlotte Cushman refers to a "Note of Welcome" that Helen Hunt published recently and which speaks favourably about Cushman. Charlotte is grateful to Helen.She speaks fondly of Emma Stebbins's sister, Mrs. Garland.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy…

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.

Charlotte Cushman tells Helen Hunt that she, Emma Stebbins, and Emma Crow Cushman cannot visit Hunt.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.

Charlotte Cushman writes from Newport, has met with the Fields in Boston.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Emma Stebbins to Helen Hunt Jackson, Sep 7, 1869

Emma Stebbins informs Helen Hunt about Charlotte Cushman's health after her operation. Stebbins is devastated to see her "dearest friend" suffer.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Emma Stebbins to Helen Hunt Jackson, Oct 5, [1869?]

Emma Stebbins calls Charlotte Cushman her "patient" and is very anxious about Charlotte. Very slowly, Charlotte is recovering from her operation. They plan to visit Emma Crow Cushman with her children soon before returning to Rome.Transcripts…

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Madam Venturi, Nov 22, 1869

A letter of introduction by Charlotte Cushman for Helen Hunt.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 6, [1870?]

Charlotte Cushman writes about her health and housing situation.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.

Charlotte Cushman writes about a snow storm and travel plans.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.

They are discussing a shared carriage ride.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, Dec 10, [1870]

Charlotte Cushman confirms housing arrangements for her visit.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.

Charlotte Cushman and Helen Hunt will meet for a stroll on the beach.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, [1869]

Charlotte Cushman mentions "Miss E Wood of Rome, a very fine scholar, a good critic, & one who has ways of getting information."Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt Jackson, n.d.

Apparently, Charlotte Cushman and Helen Hunt are seeing each other regularly.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

Charlotte Cushman's Diary, 1844/1845 (reused)

Charlotte Cushman writes a diary in 1844 and 1845. In October 1844, she gets on a steamer to go to Liverpool. In England, she hopes to be successful enough to enable her love, Rosalie Sully, to always be with her. The journey is rough and Charlotte…

Letter from Jane Welsh Carlyle to Charlotte Cushman, [September 1862]

Oh my dear dear Friend! Was there ever the like of this? What cross purposes! What have I gone and done? Is it I who have made a huge mistake, or you who have changed your programme? It was clear in my mind, that you were not to start for Rome till…

Letter from Jane Welsh Carlyle to Jeannie Welsh, Jan 19, 1846

Jane Carlyle writes about her quarrels of jealousy with Geraldine Jewsbury due to Jewsbury's "friendship" with Cushman. Credit The Carlyle Letters Online/CLO

Letter from Jane Welsh Carlyle to Thomas Carlyle, [April 7, 1848]

Jane Carlyle mentions that Geraldine Jewsbury is having a good time with Charlotte Cushman, Matilda Hays, and W.E. Forster. Credit The Carlyle Letters Online/CLO

Letter from Jane Welsh Carlyle to John Forster, [April 26, 1849]

Jane Carlyle gossips about Charlotte Cushman about whom she heard Macready say that she is a liar. Carlyle writes to a dramatic critic of the Examiner, John Forster. Credit The Carlyle Letters Online/CLO

Petition "To the Laws of Property as They Affect Women," Feb 16, 1856

Carlyle, Cushman, Hays, Browning, and Jewsbury signed the petition Credit The Carlyle Letters Online/CLO