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Post by Tricia on Jun 13, 2006 20:37:40 GMT -6
Just a few quick questions about this subject. When did GAC first meet up with this famous opera singer (1842-1916)... and what was the nature of their relationship? I've heard more than a few interpretations of the matter, some quite gossip-y, but I really haven't stumbled upon hard and fast source material--apart from a few letters in Merington.  Regards, Leyton McLean (image courtesy of the Library of Congress, Washington, DC, negative #LC BH82 4694) |
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Post by elisabeth on Jun 14, 2006 5:57:58 GMT -6
Well, you know me -- I'll always go for the gossipy interpretation!
Hard and fast facts: according to Leckie (p. 83), it seems he may have first met her at the Bal Masque in New York in March 1866 -- the one that got written up in Harper's with the Nast illustration, and to which he escorted Fannie and Cora Bean. Leckie says only that La Kellogg was "present", not that they definitely met -- but a stage-struck celeb like GAC would almost certainly have made sure they were introduced ...
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Post by greenpheon on Jun 17, 2006 18:15:40 GMT -6
She any relation to the reporter Kellogg killed at LBH?
Greenpheon
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Post by Tricia on Jun 19, 2006 9:08:31 GMT -6
GP--
I don't think so; but it would be ironic if there was even a tenuous relation there ...
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Post by greenpheon on Jun 20, 2006 9:26:46 GMT -6
Yes, it would open an interesting look into aspects of relationships not explored before.
Greenpheon
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Post by Tricia on Jun 22, 2006 20:48:40 GMT -6
Elisabeth--
I've had relatives in town the last week or so, so I apologize in not posting sooner. I am guessing that GAC met Miss Kellogg before the Masque Ball, held on April 5, 1866. In a letter dated April 3, 1866, GAC mentions attending a matinee performance of "Faust" at the Academy of Music, featuring Clara. Perhaps our Boy General made his presence well known to the singer? Hope it wasn't by wadding up theatre programmes and tossing them about ...
Off to Montana tomorrow; nope. Looks like Saturday, instead.
Leyton McLean
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Post by Tricia on Jun 22, 2006 20:51:14 GMT -6
Yes, it would open an interesting look into aspects of relationships not explored before. Greenpheon Absolutely! BTW--saw that your book, Custer's Lost Officer will be published on Sunday. Congrats on the accomplishment! I, like many others who attend this board, am looking forward to your narrative. Perhaps you could post your link ... Regards, Leyton McLean |
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Post by greenpheon on Jun 22, 2006 21:41:46 GMT -6
I'm getting ready to do that. There will be a flyer in the next newsletter giving LBHA members a break on the price.
Greenpheon
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Post by Tricia on Jun 23, 2006 16:10:07 GMT -6
I'm getting ready to do that. There will be a flyer in the next newsletter giving LBHA members a break on the price. Greenpheon GP-- Great news! I look forward to ordering my copy. Once again, congrats on the publishing--such a major league accomplishment! Here's an honest question: do you feel as if you've just given birth? I've heard that simile so many times ... bringing that new m/s into the world! As for my writin' efforts, I am having outrageous *issues* with letting my m/s go--I have a small (read tiny, petite) publisher's editor wanting the full novel--after reading one paragraph--but I continue to tinker and tinker, so much so, it's become his office joke: "Guess what, gang? Got an email from her, but still no book!"  Hehehe-- Leyton McLean |
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Post by greenpheon on Jun 24, 2006 5:31:34 GMT -6
Leyton;
Hmm, since I'm a man I wouldn't even pretend to know what it must be like to give birth. However, it is satisfying although I am sure there is still more to learn about Lt. Harrington. The first person I am sending a book to is Colonel John B. Harrington, Henry's great grandson and the author of the book's foreword. I think it might jar some things loose in the wider family and get them to dig a little deeper in Great Grandma (Grace) Aileen Harrington's letters pictures etc. But there had to be a stopping place and once I received the final forensic report from the Smithsonian it was time to publish.
If I knew enough about writing to give you advice, and I really don't, I'd say make the decision on a stopping place. No longer second guess yourself, and get on with it.
Greenpheon
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