Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian)
Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1965
Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 12 Aug 1931
Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC marked 'private and confidential' discussing Randolph Churchill's finances and expressing concern at his overdraft. He notes that WSC does not want any of Randolph's cheques to be returned but asks "what are we to do if he does not keep his eye on funds". Manuscript.
(Untitled), 08 Oct 1931
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.
(Untitled), 16 Oct 1931
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.
(Untitled), 18 Oct 1931
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.
(Untitled), 29 Nov 1931
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.
(Untitled), 20 Jan [1876]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Marlborough Club, Pall Mall [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that his departure [for France] has been delayed by arrangements for a loan and because [Lord] Blandford [later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough] wishes to see him; discusses financial affairs and says that they must live in an "economical manner" and asks for news of [WSC].
(Untitled), 27 Mar [1898]
Letter from WSC (Peshawar [India]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses financial affairs, expresses relief that "Jack" [John S Churchill] will be jointly liable for a loan which she is taking, asks her to reply to his letters, and makes observations on relations with the tribes which make it likely that there will be no fighting. Includes envelope.
(Untitled), 31 Mar [1898]
(Untitled), 21 Jan 1905
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.
(Untitled), 14 Sep 1906
Letter from WSC (Vienna [Austria]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to give him information about the financial difficulties of George [Cornwallis-West]. Envelope present marked "private".
(Untitled), 15 Sep [1894]
Letter from WSC (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his financial situation as "most unsatisfactory" and says that he has been forced to pawn several items; thanks her for sending him photographs of her and "Papa" [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she says she looks beautiful and describes his plans for Christmas.
(Untitled), 02 Nov [1894]
(Untitled), 14 Feb 1914
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](41 Cromwell Road [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing the legal implications of the terms of "Papa's" [Lord Randolph Churchill's] will and its' effect on her financial situation and on his and WSC's wives and children. He begs her to live within her means and says that he has not heard from "G" [George Cornwallis-West].
(Untitled), 27 Jul 1894
Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses the health of [Lord Randolph Churchill] and the high expenses of their travels, she suggests that Jennie should consider cutting down on the number of servants, reports on the wedding of Frances [Wimborne] and gives news of WSC and says that she has been obliged to check him as he needs a "firm hand".
(Untitled), 12 Nov 1894
Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (Canford [Wimborne, Dorset]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses the health of "R" [Lord Randolph Churchill] and says that she hopes that he will be "prudent & docile"; gives news of "Jack" [John S Churchill] and WSC; discusses financial affairs and a bill from the Munro Club and the abscondment of Healy, a servant.
(Untitled), 14 Jun [1895]
Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (Ramsey [Abbey, Huntingdon) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses the letters she has received from "Jack" [John S Churchill] and WSC, the death of Sir Samuel Wilson, the possibility of a dissolution of parliament. She also comments on Jennie's financial situation and the expense of renting a house in Portman Square [London].
(Untitled), 05 Jan [1883]
(Untitled), 31 Jul 1900
(Untitled), [Oct] [1891]
Letter from WSC (Harrow on the Hill [Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to send him money and informing her that he is going to see "Jack" [John S Churchill].
(Untitled), [Nov] [1891]
Letter from WSC (Harrow on the Hill [Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has visited "Jack" [John S Churchill] and asks her to allow them to attend the wedding of [Lady] Sarah [Churchill, later Sarah Wilson to Gordon Wilson], not to send him to a French family for his holidays and to send him some "filthy lucre" [money].
(Untitled), 17 Jul [1894]
Letter from WSC (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he does "the model 'son' very well", reports that he will probably accept an invitation from [Samuel, 2nd] Lord Hindlip, and that he and "Jack" [John S Churchill] miss her very much and discusses financial arrangements.
(Untitled), 18 Sep 1891
(Untitled), 16 Mar [1894]
Letter from WSC (Royal Military College, Sandhurst, [Camberley, Surrey]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he reports that he is doing well and that he hopes that his examination results will please "Papa" [Lord Randolph Churchill], asks her to send him money and wishes her success with her concert.
(Untitled), 24 Aug 1890
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Cliveden, Maidenhead [Buckinghamshire]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing financial matters and asking her to be more careful; describing an expedition to Oxford with [Lady] Sarah [Churchill, later Sarah Wilson], WSC and "Jack" [John S Churchill] and "Jack's" first ride on his pony and discussing arrangements for her to come to Cliveden.
(Untitled), [05] [Oct] [1889]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] reproaching her for forgetting him, asking her to send him money, to arrange an appointment with the oculist, and to sign a form permitting him to begin fencing.