Royal Navy
Found in 1960 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 07 May 1915
Letter from [Vice-Admiral Sir] George Warrender (H M S King George V) to Jenny [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he comments on WSC's responsibilities as First Lord of the Admiralty; discusses the sinking of the Lusitania and the American casualties, the improvement of the fleet and his affection for her. Signed typescript.
(Untitled), 15 Jan 1913
Letter from WSC (Admiralty, Whitehall) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] concerning the influence of the Sea Lords over the promotion of Lieutenants with which he cannot interfere.
(Untitled), 10 Feb 1914
Letter from WSC (Admiralty, Whitehall) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] about the naval estimates which he describes as "past the danger point". He informs her that he has written to Sir E[dward] Grey about a consulship for "Hugh", and that Lady Blanche [Hozier] is better and that the children are well. In a postscript he makes comments on the poor health of [5th Lord] Rosebery. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 23 May 1945
Telegram from Acting Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] to WSC marked "Top Secret" outlining the reasons for limitations in Australia's ability to contribute to the British Pacific Fleet, in light of a recent Conference convened by Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Commander of the Pacific Fleet.
(Untitled), 09 May 1945
Letter from [Dame] Vera Laugton Mathews [Director Women's Royal Naval Service] (Admiralty) expressing her grateful thoughts as a "representative of a very large body of women" for WSC's war leadership. [signed manuscript].