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"Letter from Rome," Boston Daily Advertiser, March 2, 1870
Brewster attends to social gatherings and a funeral in Rome. She characterizes the well-known Louis Veuillot as a "violent writer" whose articles often disclose secrets. Brewster repeatedly uses the term gossip in this article.
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"Cromwell at the Coffin of Charles I.," Graham's Magazine, 1843
Poem by Charlotte Cushman
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"Letter from Rome," Boston Daily Advertiser, April 29, 1871
Brewster appears as the "regular correspondent" from the Boston Daily Advertiser contributing one of her letters from Rome. The article lists members of the deputation, describes architectural sites in Rome, gives an account of archeological…
"Letter from Rome," Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, Sept 9, 1870
Brewster writes about the political struggles for unification. Her account is based on her own experience and hearsay. She distinguishes true and fake accounts and traces the political negotiations with the Vatican.
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"Miss Brewster," [New York Observer], [1881]
The author describes Anne Brewster as a "well-known literary person[]" and a woman of "republican simplicity and cordiality" whose Monday afternoon receptionsalso attract "titled acquaintances."Brewsters work as a foreign correspondent has gained…
"American Artists in Rome," Mineral Point Tribune, July 20, 1871
This reprint from the Boston Advertiser informs the public about the travels of American artists living in Rome. More reprints of this article can be found here, for instance.
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Obituary, Baltimore Sun, April 19, 1892
The article praises Brewster as a foreign correspondent or "rare accomplishments" with a much-frequented home on Rome.
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Brewster's Letters, Boston Evening Transcript, Jan 22, 1884
The newspaper note describes Brewster as a foreign correspondent with "an enviable reputation."
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