Skip to main content

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

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1965

Found in 299 Collections and/or Records:

 Item

(Untitled), 14 Jan 1896

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/14/21
Scope and Contents

Letter from W L Thomas, Manager, Daily Graphic, to WSC, congratulations on articles and sketches from Cuba, commenting that they were widely read and appreciated.

Dates: 14 Jan 1896
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 17 Feb 1896

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/14/22
Scope and Contents

Letter from Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, British Ambassador to Spain, to WSC, on publication of WSC's articles from Cuba. Asking if he could avoid saying things "unpalatable to the Spanish, commenting that having obtained letters of introduction for him "I am reproached for the unfavourable commentaries you make".

Dates: 17 Feb 1896
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 24 Feb 1896

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/14/23
Scope and Contents

Letter from Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, British Ambassador to Spain to WSC, on WSC's articles from Cuba.

Dates: 24 Feb 1896
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 15 Dec 1895

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/14/24-27
Scope and Contents

Cutting from The New York World, article, "Churchill on Cuba's War" The cutting was sent to WSC by Edith Cooper Hough of Worcester, Mass., U.S.A. in 1952.

Dates: 15 Dec 1895
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 23 Mar [1896]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/15/1
Scope and Contents

Letter from Colonel John Brabazon, Marlborough Club, Pall Mall, London, to WSC, on the success of WSC's libel action against A C Bruce Pryce.

Dates: 23 Mar [1896]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 21 Feb 1896

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/17/1-2
Scope and Contents

Statement of WSC's claim for £20,000 damages for libel against A C Bruce Pryce, [Printed, 2 copies].

Dates: 21 Feb 1896
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 19 Mar 1896

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/17/3
Scope and Contents

Letter from Sir George Lewis [WSC's solicitor] to WSC, On libel action against A C Bruce Pryce, sending Pryce's retraction and apology, and a cheque for £400.

Dates: 19 Mar 1896
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 12 Mar 1896

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/17/4
Scope and Contents

Retraction and apology by A C Bruce Pryce, withdrawing "all and every imputation" against WSC's character [Pryce had accused WSC of "acts of gross immorality of the Oscar Wilde type".

Dates: 12 Mar 1896
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 06 Oct [1898]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/20/12-13
Scope and Contents Letter from Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), Mar Lodge, Braemar, to WSC, on his objection to serving soldiers writing for newspapers and expressing strong opinions on the conduct of operations. Hoping that WSC's book would be "history and not military criticism". Stating that Parliamentary and Literary life would suit him best "the monotony of military life in an Indian Station can have no attraction for you - though fortunately some officers do put up with it or else...
Dates: 06 Oct [1898]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 12 Mar 1898

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/20/15
Scope and Contents

Printed orders of General Sir William Lockhart, for the Tirah Expeditionary Force, including the appointment of WSC as Orderly Officer to the General Officer Commanding the Force.

Dates: 12 Mar 1898
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 30 Nov 1899

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/23/18-19
Scope and Contents

Report from Captain Aylmer Haldane, Pretoria, South Africa to the Chief of Staff, Natal Field Force, on the capture of an armoured train at Frere, including praise of WSC's actions in saving the engine "he was frequently exposed to the full fire of the enemy. I cannot speak too highly of his gallant conduct".

Dates: 30 Nov 1899
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 28 Nov 1899

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/23/25
Scope and Contents

Letter from P J Joubert to F W Reitz, advising against WSC's release from captivity, [in Afrikaans].

Dates: 28 Nov 1899
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 13 Dec 1899

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/23/26-29
Scope and Contents

Search Warrant following WSC's escape from the Boers, with photograph taken in Egypt, 1898 [in Afrikaans, with translation].

Dates: 13 Dec 1899
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 20 Mar [1896]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/3/16-17
Scope and Contents

Letter from Colonel John Brabazon, Santa Clara Hotel, Funchal, to WSC, on the success of WSC's libel action for defamation against A C Bruce Pryce, stating that he was right to take the case to court, as "preposterous as it was, it would have been impossible to leave such a charge unchallenged" [Pryce had accused WSC of "gross immorality of the Oscar Wilde type"].

Dates: 20 Mar [1896]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 27 Nov [1896]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/75-76
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill to WSC, on the possibility of him joining Lord Kitchener's force in Egypt.

Dates: 27 Nov [1896]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 29 Jan [1897]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/86-87
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, 35a Great Cumberland Place, London, to WSC, on Frederick Roberts' polo accident; the lack of advancement in the Army compared with politics; John S Churchill's visit to France; "The Spec" the plague and famine in India and the treatment of Sir John Gorst by the Government.

Dates: 29 Jan [1897]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 25 Mar [1897]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/102-103
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo, to WSC, suggesting that he should remain in the army in India, and not return to Britain, also on her visit to Monte Carlo, and on her meeting with John S Churchill in Paris.

Dates: 25 Mar [1897]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 02 Apr [1897]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/104-105
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, Hotel du Rhin, Paris, to WSC, on WSC's return from India, and on her visit to Monte Carlo and Paris, including account of dinner with the Prince of Wales, who advised WSC to stay in India and see something of the country.

Dates: 02 Apr [1897]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 09 Sep [1897]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/106
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill to WSC, on the publication of letters from WSC on the situation on the North West Frontier of India in the Daily Telegraph.

Dates: 09 Sep [1897]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 21 Sep [1897]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/107-108
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, Langwell, Berriedale, Caithness, to WSC, on the war in India, including account of meeting with Lord Morley of Blackburn, also on the prosecution of James Cruikshank for financial fraud.

Dates: 21 Sep [1897]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 30 Sep [1897]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/109-110
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, Minto House, Hawick to WSC, on the war in India.

Dates: 30 Sep [1897]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 07 Oct 1897

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/111-112
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill [Edinburgh] to WSC, on the publication of WSC's letters from India in the Daily Telegraph.

Dates: 07 Oct 1897
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 29 Oct [1897]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/113-114
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, Bridlemere, Newmarket, to WSC, on the war in India.

Dates: 29 Oct [1897]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 11 Nov [1897]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/117
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, Highclere Castle, to WSC, on the war in India, and on WSC's letters to the Daily Telegraph.

Dates: 11 Nov [1897]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 10 Dec [1897]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/119
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, 35a Great Cumberland Place, to WSC, on the war in India, and on the Christmas celebrations at Blenheim Palace, particularly the "theatricals they were putting on for charity, commenting that the "whole of Oxford may turn up, or any vulgarian from London who chooses to pay 10s to see the Churchills playing the fool.

Dates: 10 Dec [1897]
Conditions Governing Access: Open