Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian)
Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1965
Found in 4518 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), [12] [Oct] [1892]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to attend Founders' day, reporting that he has seen Mrs [Norah] Stirling, [Reginald Stirling] and [Nathaniel] Rothschild and that "Jack" [John S Churchill] is getting on well.
(Untitled), 03 Nov [1892]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex] on the notepaper of Banstead Manor, Newmarket, Suffolk) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has arrived safely, that he has written to "Papa" [Lord Randolph Churchill] who he hopes will not continue to be angry and that he hopes that she will feel better soon.
(Untitled), 02 Feb 1898
Letter from WSC (4th Hussars [Bangalore] India) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses his hopes for "better fortunes" in the future although he says he does not intend to marry yet. He describes his work drawing maps, discusses the publication [of "The Story of the Malakand Field Force"] and his anxiousness about its reception and informs her that he has decided to go to Egypt as a correspondent during his leave.
(Untitled), 24 Jun 1887
Letter from WSC (29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her of his safe arrival, asking her not to let his bad behaviour influence his summer holidays and reporting that he has made good progress with Euclid.
(Untitled), [16] [May] [1888]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to come and visit him and informing her that he does not have sufficient money to pay his subscriptions.
(Untitled), 01 Apr [1882]
Letter from WSC (Blenheim Palace) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has been for a drive and that he is greatly enjoying being in the country where he has been making "encampments", and sends his and [John S Churchill's] love to her and to "Papa" [Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), [15] [Jun] [1888]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he is happy and is enjoying himself and asking her to visit him.
(Untitled), [01] [Jul] [1888]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] expressing his regret that she could not visit him, informing her that he is considered one of the best trebles in the choir, and asking her to allow [Elizabeth] Everest to bring him some money.
(Untitled), [26] [Feb] [1900]
Letter from WSC ([near Chieveley] South Africa) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he asks her to look into the list of people who should receive copies of ["Savrola"]; reports that they have captured "a great part of the Boer position" and that the continuation of fighting prevents her coming [with the hospital ship Maine] to the area; and asks her to send him copies of several newspapers. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 27 Oct 1900
Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] concerning arrangements for his lecture tour. He says that he hopes that [16th] Lord Derby will chair the Liverpool meeting, reports on the success of his lecture at Harrow [School, Middlesex] and details financial assistance provided for his election costs by "Sunny" [Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough].
(Untitled), 13 Apr [1898]
(Untitled), 19 Apr [1898]
Letter from WSC (Bangalore [India]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is disappointed at not receiving any letters from her, informs her that he has received a letter from Lady [Mary] Jeune and will go to Egypt in August, asks her to send him reviews [of "The Story of Malakand Field Force"], and outlines his intentions regarding the publication of three articles. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [04] [Jan] [1882]
Letter from WSC to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for presents of "soldiers, flags and castle" and sending her his love and "a great many kisses". Envelope present.
(Untitled), 11 Mar [1897]
Letter from WSC (Government House, Guindy [India]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses: arrangements for his return to England during his leave and possible routes; horse racing; and his disagreement with [Arthur] Balfour's policy regarding Eastern powers and Greece. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [04] [May] [1888]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing arrangements to meet her and "Jack" [John S Churchill] and show them the school. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 03 Jun 1888
Letter from WSC (Harrow on the Hill [Middlesex]) to "Papa" [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has been working hard for a good position in class, describes his activities with the army corps and reports that he is learning 1,000 lines of Macaulay for a prize and intends to try for the Shakespeare prize in the following term.
(Untitled), [24] [Jun] [1888]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for allowing [Elizabeth] Everest and "Jack" [John S Churchill] to visit him and asking her to visit him. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [27] [Jun] [1888]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] detailing his reports for the previous week, expressing his hopes for future good reports and asking her not to be cross with him saying "I am not lazy & untidy but careless & forgetful". Envelope present.
(Untitled), [03] [Aug] [1888]
Letter from WSC (Ventnor, Isle of Wight) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] describing his and "Jack's" [John S Churchill] enjoyment of their holiday with [Mary Balaam] sister of [Elizabeth Everest] "Woomany". Envelope present.
(Untitled), [23] [Oct] [1888]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] apologising for not writing to her as he has been working for the Shakespeare prize and saying that he will not borrow money in future. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [02] [Oct] [1889]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to allow [Elizabeth] Everest to send his bicycle for a "grand field day" at Wimbledon [Surrey] and to sign an order [?to permit him to fence]. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [09] [Oct] [1889]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for sending him an order [?to permit him to fence] and asking her to visit him on Saturday. In a postscript he informs her that he has won a rifle shooting competition and includes a diagram of the position of his bullets. Includes envelope.
(Untitled), 28 Oct [1889]
Letter from WSC (Harrow on the Hill [Middlesex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to visit him as he would like her to "jaw" [James] Welldon about keeping him "on reports" and discussing arrangements for appointments with the doctor and dentist. In the hand of [James] Milbanke. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [09] [Mar] [1891]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he is "all right" although is suffering from a cough. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [17] [Feb] [1891]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses relief that "Grandpapa" [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough] has reached Brighton [East Sussex] and asks her to visit him as he has been "disappointed so many times about your coming". Envelope present.