Conservative Party
Found in 923 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 01 Dec 1905
Letter from WSC (Canford Manor, Wimborne [Dorset]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her of his decision to remain to continue massage treatment and inviting her to Manchester. He discusses the masseuse's opinion that his speech impediment is caused by a ligament in his tongue and the probability that the government will resign and "CB's" [Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman] activities.
(Untitled), 21 Aug 1907
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.
(Untitled), 18 Sep 1903
Letter from WSC (Invercauld, Ballater, Aberdeenshire [Scotland]) to "Mamman" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including speculations on the possibility that Mr [Arthur] Balfour will resign or try and reconstruct the government. He adds that he has put his name down at Balmoral but fears he is "still in disgrace".
(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), 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), 25 Jan [1878]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Carlton Club [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a conversation with [Sir Charles] Dilke on foreign politics; the animation of the House of Commons at the resignation of two government ministers; and his rheumatism.
(Untitled), 21 Sep 1900
Letter from WSC (Crompton Hall, Shaw, Near Oldham [Lancashire]) to Mrs Cornwallis-West [formerly Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to help him canvass for the election and to write to Arthur Balfour; and discussing the possible result in view of the poor organisation of the constituency and the strength of the candidate [C B] Crisp. Signed typescript.
(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), 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 Jan 1908
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".
(Untitled), 11 Sep [1903]
Letter from WSC (Guisachan [Beauly, Invernesshire, Scotland] on the notepaper of 105 Mount Street) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: apologies for not being able to visit her at Lochmore; his planned itinerary; speculation that Arthur Balfour will issue a "patching-up" manifesto and observation about Joseph Chamberlain who is "plainly beaten alike in argument and popular opinion.".
(Untitled), [Apr 1881]
(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), 13 Jul 1886
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Jorresdal [Jordal, Norway]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his opinion that an address he gave in London had a favourable effect in the election; his anticipation that the Conservatives will remain in government for a considerable time; financial affairs; and his success at fishing.
(Untitled), c 1880
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Hotel Constantinople, Paris [France]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for her letters; describing his visit to Pau and the Pyranees, the illness of [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough]; his own illness through indigestion; and discussions he has had with [Sir Henry Drummond] Wolff concerning the leadership of the [Conservative] Party.