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Letter from Henry F. Chorley to Charlotte Cushman, May 14, 1859

Charlotte Cushman's sister Susan Meriman Muspratt has died, and Chorley offers his condolences.Credit Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Letter from Helen L. D. Potter to Charlotte Cushman, October 3, 1871

Potentially a fan letter. A woman named Helen L. D. Potter informs Cushman that she will be at the theater for her next performance and asks to meet the actress. She seems afraid of what Cushman might think of this request, as she clarifies that she…

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Poem by Eliza Cook Dedicated to Charlotte Cushman, July 30, 1853

Credit Archive.org

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Letter from Emma Stebbins to Unknown ("Julia"), April 21, 1871

Emma Stebbins write from her sister's place to a friend about her recent travels. She inquires about their family, stresses how much she misses them, and lets them know that Ms Cushman is currently in Boston. Sallie Mercer is mentioned in the…

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Letter from Dr. Howe to Emma Stebbins, Mar 15, 1862

Credit Library of Congress,Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Letter from Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Crow Cushman, Jan 22, 1863

My dear Emma[...] Last night we went to see J Wilkes B--for the first time. We were very much pleased with him--but he has a great deal to learn&unlearn. Just think how short the time is, before you will see your Aunty!--how happy you must…

Letter from Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Crow Cushman, May 11, 1862

Emma Crow seems to be pregnant again. Mary Devlin is delighted for her and speculates on the gender of the baby. She wonders whether Charlotte Cushman will visit Paris soon.

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Letter from Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Crow Cushman, Jan 13[?], 1862

My darling friend[...] I was very much annoyed at receiving a Boston Post' with a comment upon Miss 'Edwina Booth'. I cannot imagine who could have given publicity to such a private matter; they knew little about it--to say 'born in…

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Letter from Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Crow Cushman, Oct 4, 1861 (Excerpt)

My cherished friend[...] Your Aunty is ere this I presume at Rome--where no doubt cherie would like to be too; although I'm sure that you will find in Boston the right kind of society, as in everything 'stamped' Boston.--Your Grandma was to have…

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Letter from Mary Devlin to Charlotte Cushman, Nov 4, 1858

Darling Miss Cushman,Need I tell you how grateful I am for your thought of me, and how pleased I was at your present, --suffice it is to say that through the politeness of Capt Leitch I received it safely and longed for your presence to kiss, and…

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Eliza Cook's Journal, Poem Addressed to Cushman, January 26, 1850

Poem addressed to C.C. (Charlotte Cushman) Credit Hathi Trust

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Eliza Cook's Journal, Cushman mention, March 3, 1854

Personal account of Miss Bremer about Charlotte Cushman Credit Hathi Trust

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Last Farewell Performance in the US for the year 1852: Cushman in Guy Mannering

After this performance, Cushman moves to England where she will still be performing in 1856.

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Letter from Frances Anne Kemble to Charlotte Cushman, n.d.

A social note from Frances (Fanny) Anne Kemble Credit Duke University Library, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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Criticism of Cushman's Performance as Romeo, May 29, 1847

Article or chapter that is dismissive of the Cushman sisters performing Romeo and Juliet; The article describes the 1845 performance as "disgustingly monstrous grossness of such a perversion" by the "transatlantic sisters." Without mentioning their…

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Excerpts from Fanny Seward's Diary, 1863-1864, Cushman mentions

Fanny Seward writes about meeting Charlotte Cushman and Emma Crow Cushman. Fanny is very fond of Charlotte who gives her a ring, books, and many insights into the world of the theater. Several theater managers try to convince Cushman to play for them…

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Accounts of Charlotte Cushman's Life, Notes by Stebbins

This document is a collection of different quotes given by Charlotte Cushman before her death. It is supposedly written by Emma Stebbins and ranges from family history, childhood experiences, financial struggles, to early career ambitions and…

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Letter from Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Crow Cushman, Nov 10[?], 1862

Mary Devlin Booth writes an affectionate letter to her friend Emma Cushman. She mentions a yearning for Emma which she has "never experienced before" (page 2): "I know if your husband saw this he would call this silly & me along with it: for he…

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Mary Devlin Booth

She is the first wife of Edwin Booth and performs the Juliet to Cushman's Romeo in 1858. She performs (Juliet) with Cushman in her farewell tour: April 26 - May 8 (Baltimore), May 31 - June 12 (Boston), June 21-July 6 (Niblo's, New York). She marries…

Letter from Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Crow Cushman, Feb 26, 1862

Mary Devlin Booth writes to Emma Cushman about her health, exercise, her baby, their life in London, their cottage, her request for news of Boston, and other matters. Mary Booth mentions her precious friendship with Charlotte Cushman and her deep…

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