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Eduard Jacobson
Biography of Eduard Jacobson, author of Der Curierte Meyer
Editorial and Miscellaneous
Quotes from pamphlet, Dr. Mott, and Dr. Brainerd, Questions term "hybrid," description of physical appearance. Concludes: "there is nothing uncommon in her person nor in her gait."
Correspondenz, Aus Leipzig
Pastrana in Leipzig
Correspondence of the Globe
Saw in Harrisburg, Digger Indian story apocryphal, bearish, racist language), "Dances gracefully" and singing characterized as "operatic peacock order."
Continuation from Leipzig
J.T.B. recounts what he sees in Leipzig, including the performances of Pastrana. Emphasis on the German fascination with the strangeness of her appearance (and other performers).
Circus Renz (2)
Blurb and Ad for Circus Renz Performance
Charge of Forgery and False Pretences
Lent accused of offering note in the name of Theodore Hatfield to pay for a watch. He also used the name James Lentell when he signed the note over to the Christian Pfieffer. (column 6)
Chanson. Julia Pastrana quitte l'Angleterre
Pastrana is seated in a carriage driven by one man with two men standing in back of her. Rather than horses, three men pull the carriage and two additional men seem to be emerging from the smoke of a chimney. Pastrana wears a red dress and hat and is…
Broadside, London 1857
Broadside includes an image (woodcut) of Pastrana and details about her performances. Red and blue on white background.