Famed lesbian stage actress (1816-1876) whose voice was noted for its full contralto register, enabling her to play both male and female parts. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 2.75 x 4.25, July 5, 1867. Letter to Charles Perkins, in part: "Congratulations to you on your decoration. We are almost as pleased as if we had been made Chevaliers ourselves…We have brought a little picture with us, from Rome, which we value very highly & which we want a valuable opinion upon. Can you and will you, help us in the matter by letting me know, who could give me a valuable opinion." Affixed to a larger sheet. In fine condition, with old tape on the reverse and some paper loss to the top edge.
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