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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 15, 1860
Cushman deplores the bad weather Emma has to fare with and provides her with instructions upon her arrival in Manchester. The Fields are visiting Cushman.
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of…
"Fashionable Intelligence", Freeman's Journal, Sept 19, 1850
This short entry under the section "Fashionable Intelligence," reports that Charlotte Cushman performed on stage in Liverpool, and that just a fortnight after, she will be performing at Niblo's Garden, miles away. It states that this was made…
"United States", Daily News, Oct 20, 1851
This short entry, in the section about United States, reports that Charlotte Cushman, along with Catherine Hayes and others, were performing on stage in New York to "crowded audiences".
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The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Sep 6, 1860
Cushman is worried whether Emma has safely arrived by ship. She encourages her to be on good terms with her father "who loves [her] as no as no other man ever can or will." Cushman also informs Emma of her travel itinerary.
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Library of…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Wayman Crow, Sep 12, 1860
Cushman writes Wayman Crow about remittances concerning her debt to him. She enclosed a letter by Mr. Macalister. Cushman hopes to meet Emma in Lenox.
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress,…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Sep 15, 1860
Cushman is worried that Emma's father will be disappointed by Ned as he has been "good for nothing" since he has been preoccupied with the sole thought of impressing Emma's parents. Cushman tells Emma not to arrange any rooms for her as Miss…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 29, 1861
Cushman recounts her tedious journey to Baltimore and the events when they arrived. She suggests to Emma to keep a journal of Cushman's letters as a "record of affection" for her grandchildren to remember her by.Cushman's letters to Rosalie Sully and…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 23, 1861
Cushman writes Emma about how her busy days in New York have left her tired. She was comforted by Emma's letter and is glad she is feeling better and stronger again.Cushman speaks very highly of her mother and is thankful for the sacrifices she has…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 1861
Cushman reprimands Emma for ruining her best clothes and advises her to be more cautious in the future. She praises the photographs that have been taken of Ned and Emma, Sallie, and herself, especially the profile pictures.
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Library of…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 1861
Cushman writes to Emma about leaving Connecticut on Thursday in time for Mary Cushman's possible arrival in New York. Cushman is very worried about Emma and apologizes for her anxiousness.
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Library of Congress, Charlotte Cushman Papers,…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 1861
Cushman advises Emma not to visit Mary in Saratoga but that she should be accompanied by Ned if she will. Mary Cushman herself is behaving rather "imprudent" concerning her health which Emma should not indulge.Cushman is dismayed that her paper…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, June 1861
Cushman is on her way into the city to tend to matters there. She will also send a box to Emma containing several items - including a bronze lamp, guava jelly, Cushman's will, and several letters which she wants Emma to care of.
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Library of…
Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Emma Crow Cushman, Sep 17, 1861
Cushman sent Emma a package with thick boots for her. She will send another pair her way and arrange for new puffs and hats as well if Emma wishes.Cushman met a friend in Fontainebleau who wants Emma Stebbins and her to sit for a photograph. Shealso…
"California", Jackson's Oxford Journal, Aug 30, 1851
This is a short entry under news from America reports on the rumours that Charlotte Cushman has "adopted male attire" permanently.
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The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections
"Foreign Intelligence", Belfast News-Letter, Jun 30, 1852
This short entry, under the section on the United States, reports that Charlotte Cushman along with Miss Hayes and George Vandenhoff are on the passenger list of the Asia.
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The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections
"Foreign Intelligence", Manchester examiner and times, May 29, 1852
This short entry reports on Charlotte Cushman's earnings from her professional tour in the United States, after which she would revisit England before retiring from stage.
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The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections
"Charlotte Cushman as she was, and as she is", Spirit of the Times, Mar 15, 1851
This article pays respect to Charlotte Cushman and her successful career and announces that she will perform for the last time in New Orleans, before officially retiring from stage.
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EBSCO Research Databases
"Foreign Intelligence", Liverpool Mercury, Jun 1, 1852
This one-line entry, under news from the United States, states that Charlotte Cushman has retired from her theatrical engagements and is about to return to England.
Credit
The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections
"Miss Cushman", Era, Feb 1, 1852
This article addresses the false rumours of Charlotte Cushman's death and reports on the certainty of her recovery as she is back in favourable health.
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The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections
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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…