Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian)
Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1965
Found in 4519 Collections and/or Records:
(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.
(Untitled), [30] [Jan] [1891]
Letter from WSC (The Head Master's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking about the health of "Grandpapa" [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough] and requesting that [Elizabeth] Everest should make him an appointment with [Sir William] MacCormac as his leg is painful. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 31 Aug 1897
Letter from WSC (In the train near Umballa, North West Provinces [India]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] discussing his position as war correspondent with the Malakand Field Force and the likelihood that he will see active service and will be awarded a medal. He also gives his opinions on the violation of the "Pax Britannica" and the necessity for the British government to take revenge on the frontier tribes.
(Untitled), 05 Sep [1897]
Letter from WSC (Malakand Camp [Pakistan]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] enclosing letters [not present] for the Daily Telegraph and discussing the terms of his engagement, his keenness to sign the letters and achieve publicity, and financial affairs. He also considers the fighting and the likelihood that he may be killed or wounded, and his destiny, about which he comments "I have faith in my star - that is that I am intended to do something in this world".
(Untitled), 14 Sep [1897]
Letter from WSC (Nawagai [West Pakistan, now Pakistan] on the notepaper of the 4th Hussars) to "Reggie", Sir Reginald Barnes, in which he describes the action in which he has been involved [with the Malakand Field Force], comments on his servant's composure, describes the effect of night firing, the progress of the war, the attitude of the natives and the cruelty of the British and speculates on the effect which his letters to the D[aily] T[elegraph] will have on the Indian government.
(Untitled), [19] [Sep] [1891]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that [James] Welldon would like her to write to him to explain why WSC did not return to school until Thursday and asks her not to mention the theatre in her letter to Welldon.
(Untitled), [22] [Sep] [1891]
Letter from WSC (The Head Master's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he has settled down well and that he has been permitted to study Chemistry instead of German and asking her to send him money.
(Untitled), 17 Nov [1897]
(Untitled), 24 Nov 1897
(Untitled), 02 Dec [1897]
(Untitled), 09 Dec [1897]
Letter from WSC (4th Hussars [Bangalore] India) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his pleasure at being mentioned in dispatches [by Sir Bindon Blood]; his progress with his book ["The Story of the Malakand Field Force"] ; Colonel [Howard] Mellis' promise that he should join the Imperial Service Transport Corps if there is a vacancy and a request that she should make an application for him to go to Egypt as an officer. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 15 Dec [1897]
Letter from WSC (4th Hussars [Bangalore] India) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he informs her that ["The Story of the Malakand Field Force"] is almost finished, asks her to deal with the publishers on his behalf and says that he is "weary of the pen". Envelope present.
(Untitled), 22 Dec [1897]
(Untitled), 31 Dec [1897]
(Untitled), 04 Oct 1897
Letter from Sir Bindon Blood (Camp Inayat Kila [West Pakistan, now Pakistan]) to [Colonel John] Brabazon in which he expresses his admiration for WSC's conduct in fighting, says that he may get the chance to earn the Victoria Cross or the [Companion of] Distinguished Service Order and describes the progress of the frontier war and enemy tactics.
(Untitled), 03 Nov 1897
Letter from Sir Bindon Blood (Camp North West Frontier [India]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which he says that he mentioned WSC in his dispatches, promises to look after WSC and discusses the mismanagement of the military operations.
(Untitled), 04 Aug 1909
(Untitled), 09 Apr 1910
Letter from WSC (Home Office, Whitehall) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing arrangements to meet her in Paris [France] with "Clemmie" [CSC]; reporting that his speech on the Veto [of the House of Lords] has "fluttered the dovecotes a good deal". Signed typescript.
(Untitled), 19 Apr 1911
Letter from WSC (10 Downing Street, Whitehall) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] returning a letter [see CHAR 28/28/6] with corrections and discussing arrangements for dinner and a visit to The Gaity [Theatre]. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 19 Sep 1912
Letter from WSC (Admiralty Yacht) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] expressing sympathy for her troubles [with George Cornwallis-West] and saying that he agrees with her decision and hopes that she may be able to come for a cruise.
(Untitled), 10 Jan 1898
Letter from Patrick Jeffreys (Camp Katlang [India]) to WSC informing him that he was mentioned in reports by Colonel Golding, and that he has also recommended WSC for his conduct in battle Covering letter at CHAR 28/24/26-28.
(Untitled), 05 Jan [1898]
(Untitled), 29 Nov 1913
Letter from WSC (Admiralty Yacht) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing financial affairs and his loan for her exhibition.
(Untitled), 15 Feb [1894]
Letter from WSC (Royal Military College [Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses a visit [to London], reports that his acne is better, asks about an announcement concerning the engagement of [Sir Egbert Sebright and Frances Guest] and reminds her to give him money and items to furnish his room.
(Untitled), 19 Feb [1894]
Letter from WSC ([Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he complains of toothache, discusses domestic arrangements and lists the items he would like her to send him to furnish his room.