Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Louis] Jennings marked private in which he discusses political affairs including the "intrigue" surrounding [George] Goschen, the strength of the "young Tory party" and the warm reception he received on his way to the People's Palace.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he discusses the effect of his speeches at Wolverhampton [Staffordshire] and says that he might require support from Jennings if his remarks are criticised by the Government.

Letter from Frances, Duchess of Marlborough (Aske, Richmond, Yorkshire) to [Louis] Jennings including: discussion of the edition of Lord Randolph Churchill's speeches, her approval of the proofs and her hopes for its effect on public opinion of Lord Randolph; reminiscences about [Benjamin] Disraeli [later Lord Beaconsfield and Lord Hughendon]; Lord Randolph's resignation and her hopes for the revival of his political career. Envelope present.

Telegram from WSC to Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary, San Francisco, United States] marked "Personal, Private and Top Secret" asking his views on the date of the General Election; suggesting June is best for the Conservative Party, but that the difficulties with the Soviet Union would be "better faced if we remain united", thus meaning an October election.

Telegram from Foreign Secretary [Anthony Eden, later Lord Avon] (San Francisco [United States]) to WSC marked "Top Secret" agreeing that a June election would suit the Conservative Party better than an October one; and arguing that this date would also be advantageous in respect to foreign affairs, indicating his fears for future stability in this sphere. Copy.

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: thanks for his letter; rumours in the press of the resignation of [4th Lord] Dunraven [as Under Secretary of State for the Colonies]; discussion of the political situation and the "beastly funk" of the Liberals; and a suggestion that she should attend a party with Conservative figures although she is irritated by the "ingratitude" of the [Conservative] Party.

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including Arthur Balfour's comments on Lord Randolph's decision to leave the country and discussion of the political implications of his decision.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: her decision to accept an invitation from Lady Salisbury; comments about "Natty" [Nathaniel, 1st Lord Rothschild] whom she describes as a "strange creature"; "Bill" [William] Fellowes [later 2nd Lord De Ramsey's] opinion about [Lord Randolph's] position in the [Conservative] Party and comments on a scheme for Egypt which has been proposed by "Wolffino" [Sir Henry Drummond Wolff].

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: a description of a dinner at which she discussed [Lord Randolph], Henry James and [George] Goschen with [Robert, 3rd] Lord Salisbury; the popularity of WH Smith with the [Conservative] Party; a speech by [4th Lord] Dunraven which was "a fiasco"; a dinner with Charles Beresford and observations about "Harry" [Henry] Chaplin.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she thanks him for his letter about Biskra [Algeria], expresses indignation at the omission of [Robert, 3rd]Lord Salisbury's comments about him by the press and reports that she is to play the piano in a concert at St James' Hall [London, for the Primrose League].

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: an enclosure from WSC [not present]; a comment that "people are as venomous & ill natured about us as possible"; a debate at the House of Commons and the foolish conduct of [WH] Smith; her social engagements and political gossip including the resignation of [Michael Hicks] Beach [later Lord St Alwyn as Chancellor of the Exchequer].

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](The Castle, Dublin [Ireland]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: discussion of political affairs including the implications of the resignation of [Michael Hicks] Beach [later Lord St Alwyn, as Chancellor of the Exchequer]; comments about Arthur Balfour and his appointment [as Secretary of State for Scotland] ; and approval for his decision not to go to Monte Carlo [Monaco].

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](The Castle, Dublin [Ireland]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including a description of those present at the party, discussion of political affairs including the budget plans of [George] Goschen and news of WSC.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](Summerhill House, Enfield, County Meath [Ireland]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she comments on his "thrilling adventures" at Naples [Sicily, see CHAR 28/8/20-23] and on his travels and discusses political affairs including an incorrect statement made by Arthur Balfour.

Letter from WSC (Colonial Office) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the behaviour of the Tory Party about the Transvaal [South Africa] loan and the diamond; concern over the letting of a house; an appeal to help him with the management of [household] affairs; the progress of government business due to several late night sittings of Parliament; a meeting with [5th Lord] Rosebery; and the places he plans to visit with Gordon Wilson.

Letter from WSC (Hotel Bristol, Paris [France]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for dealing with [George Scrivings'] wife; discusses arrangements for him to stay at Carlton House Terrace with "Rosie" [Lady Ridley] and "Matt" [2nd Lord Ridley] and for his return to England; and makes observations about the position of the government and "rumours of change".