Conservative Party
Found in 923 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), [1895]
Pamphlet containing the "Beaconsfield Faiths" by the late Lord Beaconsfield [and Lord Hughendon, earlier Benjamin Disraeli] published as part of the Ben Primrose election talks which highlight the work of Lord Randolph Churchill in demonstrating the Conservative Party's care for the working classes. Printed and illustrated with a picture of Lord Randolph Churchill.
(Untitled), c 1883
Printed rules relating to membership of the Primrose League by women.
(Untitled), c 1883
Printed information about the formation of the Primrose League, a Conservative Party society, explaining that the society will be guided by the principles of the late Lord Beaconsfield [and Lord Hughendon, earlier Benjamin Disraeli] and how men may become members.
(Untitled), 22 Nov 1899
Letter from Reverend William Poulter, Chairman of the Midland Conservative Club (The Queen's College, Birmingham) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing anxiety at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers and informing her that the Club would like WSC to continue as their President and that they have selected a book which they would like WSC to present to them.
(Untitled), [1908]
Notes about Lady Randolph Churchill's activities with the Primrose League [for her book "The Reminiscences of Lady Randolph Churchill"]. Manuscript in the hand of Lady Randolph Churchill.
(Untitled), 25 Feb 1897
Letter from WSC (Bangalore [India]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses: the likelihood that he might be chosen to serve in Egypt; his plan to return to England; his reading; the behaviour of the British government in Crete [Greece]; his own disagreement with the Conservative Party and disapproval of [Arthur] Balfour, George Curzon [later Lord Curzon] and the government's foreign policy and the possibility that "Jack" [John S Churchill] may enter the army.
(Untitled), 02 Mar 1897
Letter from WSC (Bangalore [India]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses: his election to the Turf Club and her offer to pay his entrance subscription; arrangements for his return to England during his leave and for the sale of an Arab horse which he is sending to her; changes proposed by the War Office to the Foot Guards; and the policies and position of the Conservative government.
(Untitled), 03 Oct 1886
Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (Huntercombe [Berkshire]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she says that she has seen [Lord Randolph Churchill], reports that he had said that he would not take Jennie with him, discusses financial affairs and a future speech by Randolph, and a visit to a Primrose League meeting. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 03 Nov [1884]
(Untitled), 14 Oct 1889
Letter from William Hick (95 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle [Northumberland]) to Lady Randolph Churchill informing her that a new habitation of the Primrose League has been completed and asking whether she would consent to being Dame President and when she would be prepared to hold an inauguration meeting.
(Untitled), 29 Jun 1885
Letter from Cecil Paslieu, Ruling Councillor [of the Ladies' Branch of the Churchill Habitation of the Primrose League] (The Midland Press Limited, 33 Queen Street, Wolverhampton [West Midlands]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he thanks her on behalf of the Ladies' Branch of the Churchill Habitation of the Primrose League for agreeing to become branch president.
(Untitled), 13 Nov 1889
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Floors Castle [Roxburghshire, Scotland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing arrangements for his return to London, the hostility of [Lord] Hartington [later 8th Duke of Devonshire] and the likelihood that he and "Lord S" might vote in favour of "Joe" [Joseph Chamberlain] in which case Lord Randolph predicts the Conservatives will lose seats to the Unionists.
(Untitled), 07 Nov 1891
(Untitled), 23 Nov 1891 - 24 Nov 1891
(Untitled), 09 Dec 1891
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Government House, Cape Town [South Africa]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he reports that he has delayed his departure for England, that Arthur Balfour has not replied to his telegram [in which he asked to be appointed ambassador in] Paris [France] and his resolve to abandon parliamentary politics.
(Untitled), 13 Dec 1891
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Cape Town [South Africa]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he comments on [1st Lord] Dufferin [and Ava]'s appointment as ambassador to Paris [France] and Arthur Balfour's rudeness in not replying to his telegram asking him to secure him the position. He intends to resign his parliamentary seat and comments on his persistent bad luck and discusses his plans to return to England.
(Untitled), 25 Jan 1892
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Place de la Concorde [Paris, France]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses British political affairs and the likelihood that the general election will end the Conservative government, describes his social engagements and speculates on financial affairs.
(Untitled), 13 Jul [1886]
Letter from WSC (29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her whether she will allow him to learn the violincello instead of the piano, speculating on the Conservatives electoral prospects and asking for money as he is "bankrupt".
(Untitled), 24 May 1887
Letter from "Winny" [WSC] (29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing the popularity of the Primrose League at school and asking whether he might join the London branch.
(Untitled), 09 Jan 1886
Letter from Mrs Hardman (81 St George's Road [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill informing her that she has been unanimously elected as Vice President of the Ladies' Grand Council [of the Primrose League], that there had been discussion of electing additional Vice Presidents and of a scheme proposed by Lady Salisbury, and that the Duchess of Sutherland was publicly supporting the work of the league.
(Untitled), 10 Feb 1902
Letter from [Lady] Gwendolen Cecil (Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire) to Mrs Cornwallis-West [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her whether she would be prepared to relinquish her position as Vice President of the LGC [Ladies' Grand Council of the Primrose League].
(Untitled), [Feb] [1902]
Copy of a letter from Jennie Cornwallis-West [Lady Randolph Churchill] to Lady Gwendolen Cecil in which she says that she would be prepared to relinquish her position as Vice President [of the Ladies' Grand Council of the Primrose League] and will always be prepared to serve the league.
(Untitled), 27 Nov 1903
Copy of a letter from Jennie Cornwallis-West [Lady Randolph Churchill] (Crichel, Wimborne [Dorset]) to P Smith declining an invitation to a meeting of the Randolph Churchill Habitation of the Primrose League which is to be addressed by J Ratcliffe Cousins, secretary of the Tariff Reform League, as only one side of the argument on Tariff Reform is to be presented. Typescript.
(Untitled), 27 Nov 1903
Copy of a letter from P Smith to Mrs Cornwallis-West [Lady Randolph Churchill] concerning her objection to attending to a meeting of the [Randolph Churchill] Habitation [of the Primrose League] and pointing out that the Fiscal Question does not involve any of the principles of the league. Typescript annotated "The original of this letter was returned for Mr Smith for publication.".
(Untitled), 30 Nov 1903
Copy of a letter from Jennie Cornwallis-West [Lady Randolph Churchill](The Anglo Saxon, 35A Great Cumberland Place [London]) to P Smith expressing pleasure at the news that the [Randolph Churchill] Habitation [of the Primrose League] will be addressed on the government's views on Free Trade and advising him to send his letter for publication.