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Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1965

Found in 4519 Collections and/or Records:

 Item

(Untitled), 06 Oct 1931

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/69
Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC marked "private and confidential" referring to WSC's letter about [Nellie] Romilly [earlier Nellie Hozier] informing him that Colonel [Betram] Romilly has instructed the bank that [Nellie] Romilly is not to be allowed an overdraft or advance without his permission. Carbon typescript signed with initials.

Dates: 06 Oct 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Oct 1931

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/73
Scope and Contents

Draft of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC discussing Randolph Churchill's finances and his failure to adhere to an agreement with the bank regarding his overdraft. Unsigned manuscript.

Dates: 08 Oct 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 16 Oct 1931

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/74
Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC informing him that [Randolph Churchill's] account is overdrawn beyond the limit permitted by the bank and informing him that allowance of 100 pounds will be credited to him. Carbon typescript signed with initials.

Dates: 16 Oct 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 Oct 1931

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/75
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC (Chartwell, Westerham, Kent]) to W Bernau [of Lloyds bank] promising to speak to Randolph Churchill, instructing Bernau to pay Randolph's allowance and commenting that Randolph's income is increasing. Signed typescript.

Dates: 18 Oct 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 29 Nov 1931

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/76
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC (Chartwell, Westerham, Kent] to W Bernau [of Lloyds bank] on Randolph Churchill's finances including measures to reduce his overdraft and his life assurance policy. Signed typescript.

Dates: 29 Nov 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 27 Nov 1931

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/77
Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC informing him that the bank will allow his overdraft of 6,500 pounds to continue until the 31 March 1932 and that [Randolph Churchill's] account has been credited with 100 pounds and discussing arrangements to meet for lunch. Carbon typescript signed with initials.

Dates: 27 Nov 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Dec 1931

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/95
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC (The Waldorf Astoria, New York [United States]) to W Bernau of Lloyds Bank in which he discusses the injuries inflicted [by an accident with a car] and says that he intends to "be in full activity" by the middle of January and to stay in New York longer. Signed typescript.

Dates: 24 Dec 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Jan 1932

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/145/98
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC (Nassau [New York, United States]) to W Bernau of Lloyds Bank informing him that the doctors consider that he will not be able to resume his lecture tour before February and that his "total disablement" continues until then.

Dates: 04 Jan 1932
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Jun 1920

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/131/60-61
Scope and Contents

Letter from Diana [Churchill, later Diana Bailey and Diana Sandys] (2 Sussex Square [London]) to "Grannie" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she thanks her for a box of chocolates, reports that she is to attend the Trooping of the Colour with WSC, that Sarah [Churchill, later Sarah Oliver, Sarah Beauchamp and Sarah, Lady Audley] is better and that Randolph [Churchill] has gone to school. Signed manuscript.

Dates: 04 Jun 1920
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 1918

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/130/38
Scope and Contents Newspaper cutting from the Dublin Evening Telegraph about Lady Randolph Churchill's visit to Dublin [Ireland]. The article outlines Lady Randolph's life including her time at the Viceregal Lodge when married to Lord Randolph Churchill; comments on her article in the Daily Chronicle in which she expresses her hopes for the [Irish Peace] Convention; contrasts Lord Randolph's opposition to Home Rule when proposed by [William] Gladstone with WSC's support for the measure; and summarises Lady...
Dates: 1918
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Jun 1921 - 27 Jun 1921

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/133/4-7
Scope and Contents

Letter from "M" [Montagu Porch] (8 Cyprian's House, Coomassie, The Gold Coast [later Ghana]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses relief at a telegram from WSC on her improved health; says that he intends to ensure that she receives the best care; reports on his successful business interests associated with a railway and encloses a map of its location [see CHAR 28/133/6]; discusses financial affairs and promises that he will never be angry with her. Envelope present.

Dates: 25 Jun 1921 - 27 Jun 1921
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), c 1913

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/135/1
Scope and Contents

Letter from "Goonie" [Lady Gwendeline Churchill, formerly Lady Gwendeline Bertie] (The Lodge, Brackley, Northamptonshire) to "B M" [Lady Randolph Churchill], expresses concern for her health, discusses plans to go to Scotland on the [Admiralty yacht] Enchantress with WSC and "Jack" [John S Churchill] and reports that the "boys" [John G Churchill and Peregrine Churchill] are well. Signed manuscript.

Dates: c 1913
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [18] [Aug] [1902]

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/138/68
Scope and Contents

Letter from Arthur [Duke of Connaught and Strathearn] (Royal Hospital, Dublin [Ireland]) to Mrs West [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses admiration for WSC's speech [on imperial federation delivered at Trinity College, Dublin]. Signed manuscript.

Dates: [18] [Aug] [1902]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 May 1914 - 21 Aug 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/6
Scope and Contents

Statement of account from Cox and Company to Fladgate and Company [WSC's solicitors] detailing the work carried out on behalf of WSC relating to an advance of 7,000 pounds and the charges owed. Manuscript.

Dates: 01 May 1914 - 21 Aug 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 May 1914 - 14 May 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/7-9
Scope and Contents

Notes relating to a life insurance policy on WSC's life in favour of Lady Randolph Churchill. Manuscript.

Dates: 01 May 1914 - 14 May 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [21] [Aug] 1914]

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/23
Scope and Contents

Draft of a section of a letter [to WSC] informing him of the extra premium payable if he travels on a warship of visits areas of hostility or potential hostility. Manuscript. Complete letter at CHAR 28/142/24.

Dates: [21] [Aug] 1914]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 21 Aug 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/24
Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from [Cox and Company] to WSC informing him that they have paid an extra premium to his life assurance policy to cover aviation and of the extra premium payable if he travels on a warship of visits areas of hostility or potential hostility. Manuscript. Drafts of sections of letter at CHAR 28/142/23 and 26.

Dates: 21 Aug 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 21 Aug 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/25
Scope and Contents

Letter from Edward Marsh [Private Secretary to WSC] (Admiralty, Whitehall [London]) to Cox and Company thanking them for their letter and confirming an appointment with WSC. Manuscript.

Dates: 21 Aug 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [21] [Aug] [1914]

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/26
Scope and Contents

Draft of section of a letter from Cox and Company to WSC informing him that they have paid an extra premium to his life assurance policy to cover aviation. Complete letter at CHAR 28/142/24. Manuscript.

Dates: [21] [Aug] [1914]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Aug 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/27-28
Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from Cox and Company to WSC informing him that they have obtained special terms for WSC's life assurance policy and enclosing documents. Typescript. Draft letter at CHAR 28/142/29.

Dates: 25 Aug 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [25] [Aug] [1914]

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/29
Scope and Contents

Draft of a letter from Cox and Company to WSC informing him that they have obtained special terms for his life assurance policy and enclosing documents. Manuscript. Copy of letter at CHAR 28/142/27-28.

Dates: [25] [Aug] [1914]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Aug 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/30
Scope and Contents

Letter from Arthur Hicks, Manager Life Department (Phoenix Assurance Company Limited, 57 Charing Cross, London) to Cox and Company informing them that there will be no extra premiums payable on [WSC's life assurance] policy. Signed typescript.

Dates: 25 Aug 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [25] [Aug] [1914]

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/34
Scope and Contents

Draft of a letter [from the Insurance Manager of Cox and Company to the Manager of Phoenix Assurance Company Limited] passing on a message of thanks from WSC and informing him that WSC will pay an extra premium [on his life assurance policy] should he incur additional risks. Carbon. Typescript. Copy of letter at CHAR 28/142/32-33.

Dates: [25] [Aug] [1914]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 02 Sep 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/35
Scope and Contents

Letter from Edward Marsh, Private Secretary to WSC (Admiralty, Whitehall) to Reginald Cox [of Cox and Company Limited] querying whether an extra payment [on WSC's life assurance policy] would be necessary if WSC visits ships in defended British ports and informing him that WSC has visited the Aresthusa at Chatham [Kent]. Signed manuscript.

Dates: 02 Sep 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 03 Sep 1914

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/142/36
Scope and Contents

Letter from Arthur Hicks, Manager Life Department (Phoenix Assurance Company Limited, 57 Charing Cross, London) to Cox and Company informing them that an extra payment [on WSC's life assurance policy] would not be necessary [in the event of WSC visiting ships in defended British ports]. Signed typescript.

Dates: 03 Sep 1914
Conditions Governing Access: Open