Note from Sir John Broderick to [WSC] congratulating him on his speech [on the dismissal of Major General Henry Colville], commenting "you will never make a better speech than you made tonight." Pencil. Covering letter at CHAR 28/26/96-97.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for a box and describing a wasted journey to open a bazaar at Oldham [Lancashire] and a dinner with John Morley about whom he comments "like so many of these Liberals [he] commands my affection at once". He also remarks on how little he has seen her.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he hopes that she and George [Cornwallis-West] will be able to visit Blenheim and includes criticism of an article she has written.

Letter from WSC (Blenheim Palace) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing his work on the biography [of Lord Randolph Churchill], commenting "There emerges from these dusty records a great and vivid drama". He asks her to send newspaper cuttings and adds that "Jack" [John S Churchill] could help him in deciphering the handwriting of [Frances] Duchess [of Marlborough]. Signed typescript.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he enjoyed seeing her and that he has received letters from [Joseph] Chamberlain which he is working on [for the biography of Lord Randolph Churchill].

Letter from WSC (Balmoral Castle) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has enjoyed his stay and that King [Edward VII] has treated him "vy kindly" and asks her to send him notes about [Lord Randolph Churchill].

Letter from WSC (Canford Manor, Wimborne [Dorset]) to Mrs George Cornwallis-West [formerly Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he reports that Cornelia [Lady Wimborne, formerly Lady Guest and Lady Cornelia Churchill] has provided useful material about [Lord Randolph Churchill] for his biography. He asks whether Miss [Annette] Anning might be able to help him with correspondence. Signed typescript.

Letter from WSC (Guisachan [Beauly, Invernesshire, Scotland]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he apologises for not being able to visit her at Lochmore and reports that he is busy writing [the biography of Lord Randolph Churchill].

Letter from WSC (Canford Manor, Wimborne [Dorset]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the sale of a house; a description of his stay which has included "Much talk about Free Trade and politics"; [Sir Michael Hicks] Beach's [later Lord St Alwyn] position as "guardian angel of the government"; the success of his speech at Cardiff [Glamorgan, Wales] and arrangements for a supper party after a meeting at the Chelsea Town Hall. Typescript signed with initials.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he explains that he has not been able to come and see her in Bournemouth as he has been invited to contest the Birmingham Central Division. He expresses concern for her health and for their finances.

Letter from WSC (Villa Cassel, Moerel, Valais, Switzerland) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] describing his surroundings and activities; reporting that he has seen [Sir Edward] Hamilton, the Cassels [Sir Ernest Cassel] and that he is expecting [John] Revelstoke; and expressing approval for her decision to "take pains with the few people you really care about".

Letter from WSC (Villa Cassel, Moerel, Valais, Switzerland) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing arrangements to stay with her and the progress of [his biography of Lord Randolph Churchill] and the difficulties which have arisen.

Letter from WSC (Villa Cassel, Moerel, Valais, Switzerland) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her of his plans to go to Paris with "Sunny" [Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough] and saying that he has written about her "Russian expedition" in [his biography of Lord Randolph Churchill] and commenting that she has not told him whether J[ohn] M[orley] has asked for some papers.

Letter from WSC (Salisbury Hall, St Albans [Hertfordshire]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] marked "private" informing her of his decision not to leave for Scotland because of his progress with [his biography of Lord Randolph Churchill] and commenting on J[ohn] M[orley]'s encouragement with the book and his hopes to make 8-10,000 pounds from it.

Letter from WSC (Blenheim Palace) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his work [on the biography of Lord Randolph Churchill]; a conversation with "Joe" [Joseph Chamberlain] about [Lord Randolph]; assistance with the chapter on Home Rule provided by [John] Brodrick and George Hamilton and problems with a motor. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC.

Letter from WSC (Dalmeny House Edinburgh [Scotland]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is glad she enjoyed herself at Sandringham, reports on the success of his speech in Glasgow [Lanarkshire, Scotland] and discusses financial affairs. Annotated "Five years since the armoured train!".

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the success of his speech in Glasgow [Lanarkshire, Scotland]; financial affairs and his plans to see her before going to Manchester. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has discussed her affairs with "Sunny" [Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough] and asks her to write a letter authorising him to investigate the matter with Lumley, the solicitor. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he informs her that he will conduct the "Inquisition" [into her affairs] on 7 and 8 February and asks her to read the Manchester Guardian for reports of him and says that [5th Lord] Spencer has invited him to Althorp [Northamptonshire]. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to write about her recollections of life with [Lord Randolph Churchill] in London and Ireland between 1874 and 1880 to shed light on "the personal aspect" of his life. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his opinion that the government will not be able to continue for much longer, his plans to visit Ivor [Guest, later Lord Ashby St Ledgers and 2nd Lord Wimborne], and electric treatment for his dislocated shoulder.

Letter from WSC (Blenheim Palace) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] marked "private" inviting her to a meeting in Manchester at the Free Trade Hall at which Sir Edward Grey and Lord Durham are to speak and saying that he hopes to make a great deal of money [from his biography of Lord Randolph Churchill]. Envelope present.