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Relationships of Pearsall, Robert

To explore the relationships between the various bohemian writers and artists who frequented Pfaff's bar, select a person or group, and then select a relationship type. This section of the site is currently under construction; new content is being added on a regular basis.

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collaborators

Clapp, Henry Jr. (1814-1875)

Gunn writes how Clapp swindled money out of Pearsall to help fund the Saturday Press.

Gunn recounted that Pearsall "had his name printed in conjunction with Clapp's as 'editor and proprietor'" (140).

Described as "one of the owners of the Saturday Press."

lovers

Clare, Ada (1836-1874)

Pearsall is referred to as "Lord Pierceall, Troubadour to Her Majesty" Ada Clare, the "Queen of Bohemia" (2).

Gunn writes that Pearsall was engaged to marry Clare (139-40).

"Robert W. Pearsall, Jr., . . . one of the owners of the Saturday Press, has persuaded [Ada Clare] to stop sowing any more wild oats and marry him."