Conservative Party
Found in 924 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 09 Sep 1887
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Novar, Chanton R S O, Ross-shire [Scotland]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he discusses a "stupid letter" from Sir Charles Legard, his opposition among "the old gang" [of the Conservative party] and political affairs and says that he will have to perform an "egg dance" at Whitby [Yorkshire].
(Untitled), 24 Jan 1888
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (British Embassy, Berlin [Germany]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he discusses political affairs and the behaviour of the Irish Members of Parliament and reports on the success of his visit to Russia which he believes has irritated [Robert, 3rd] Lord Salisbury.
(Untitled), 10 Aug 1888
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Hotel de Roches Noires, Trouville [France]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he asks about Jennings' plans for the parliamentary recess and discusses political affairs, the position of [Robert, 3rd Lord] Salisbury and the Parnell Commission.
(Untitled), 05 Apr 1889
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Copsall, Atherstone [Warwickshire]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he discusses political affairs and information provided by Arthur Walsh including the position of "Joe" [Joseph Chamberlain] in Birmingham, animosity between [Robert, 3rd Lord Salisbury] and [George] Goschen and a letter which he presumes to have been written by [Sir Ernest] Beckett [later 2nd Lord Grimthorpe] published in the Times.
(Untitled), 18 Apr 1889
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Cairnton, Banchory [Kincardineshire, Scotland]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he thanks him for his letter, says that he hopes that Conservatives in Birmingham will oppose a demonstration by "Joe" [Joseph Chamberlain] and that he intends to "keep quiet" regarding political matters and follow the advice of [Charles] Ritchie.
(Untitled), 20 Jan 1890
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Turf Club, Piccadilly [London]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he discusses European affairs including the possibility that Portugal may appeal against the actions of [Robert, 3rd] Lord Salisbury and the position of [Prince Otto von] Bismarck.
(Untitled), 08 Feb [1886]
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.
(Untitled), 11 Feb [1886]
(Untitled), 15 Feb [1886]
(Untitled), [Jan] [1886]
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.
(Untitled), [Jan] [1886]
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].
(Untitled), 21 Feb [1886]
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.
(Untitled), 23 Feb [1886]
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].
(Untitled), 27 Feb [1886]
(Untitled), 05 Mar [1886]
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].
(Untitled), 08 Mar [1886]
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].
(Untitled), 14 Mar [1886]
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.
(Untitled), 20 [Jun] [1886]
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.
(Untitled), 28 Nov [1890]
Letter from [Robert, 3rd] Lord Salisbury (Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] asking for a supply of badges and diplomas [for the Primrose League] as he is worried that members who have not received badges may vote against the [Conservative Party] as a result.
(Untitled), 11 May 1894
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (House of Commons Library) to Lady [Mary] Jeune in which he comments on the effect on members of the [Conservative] Party of an "indiscretion" in the Times and asks her to relay the contents of his letter to the Times if the division in the House of Commons is unsatisfactory.
(Untitled), 11 Jul 1886
Telegram from [Hector] Tennent (London) to Lord Randolph Churchill detailing the position of the Conservative Party and giving the names of MPs who have been elected and who have lost their seats.
(Untitled), 11 Jul 1886
Telegram from Moore (London) to Lord Randolph Churchill detailing the results of the General Election and informing him that the Conservatives have gained 53 seats.
(Untitled), 16 Jul 1886
Telegram from Moore (London) to Lord Randolph Churchill detailing the results of the General Election and informing him that it is likely that [William] Gladstone will resign. Annotated with calculations [by Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 24 Apr 1889
Telegram from [Joseph] Chamberlain (Birmingham) to Lord Randolph Churchill informing him that he is sending him a copy of his (Lord Randolph's) letter and that he has stated that Lord Randolph has refused to leave [his constituency in South] Paddington unless he is required to save the seat [for the Conservative Party].
(Untitled), 18 Apr 1885
Issue of the St Stephen's Review published to commemorate 'Primrose Day' and dedicated to the Primrose League which includes cartoons and satirical pieces about Lord Randolph and an item about Dames of the Primrose League which mentions Lady Randolph Churchill. Some of the cartoons are annotated with notes about the identity of those portrayed.