Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian)
Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1965
Found in 823 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 23 Sep 1906
Letter from WSC ([Italy] on the notepaper of the Colonial Office) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which he comments that Jack's stories are "un peu trop fort" [a bit too strong] and he has "had to forego the pleasure of keeping it [his letter] in the archives"; discusses a future dinner with "Natty" [1st Lord Rothschild]; and discusses difficulties over the authority on which he has left the United Kingdom and his travel plans. Signed manuscript. Typed transcript at CHAR 28/152B/205-208.
(Untitled), c 1945
Transcript of a letter from WSC ([Italy] on the notepaper of the Colonial Office) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which he comments that Jack's stories are "un peu trop fort" [a bit too strong] and he has "had to forego the pleasure of keeping it in the archives"; discusses a future dinner with "Natty" [1st Lord Rothschild]; and discusses difficulties over the authority on which he has left the United Kingdom and his travel plans. Typed. 2 copies. Original letter at CHAR 28/152B/204.
(Untitled), 15 Jun 1916
(Untitled), c 1945
(Untitled), 04 Jan 1923
Letter from WSC (Villa Reve d'Or, Cannes [France]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] discussing financial affairs including the value of the French franc. In a postscript he reports that he has been "salving like nigger" over his book [the second volume of "The World Crisis"]. Manuscript signed with initial.
(Untitled), 10 Jan 1923
Letter from WSC (Cannes [France]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] discussing financial affairs including the division of a fund, payment for building work at 2, Sussex Square [London], the sale of stocks, the value of the French franc, and a profit of 27,000 francs he has made by gambling. Manuscript signed with initial.
(Untitled), 10 Feb 1923
Letter from WSC (Villa Reve d'Or, Cannes [France]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] discussing financial affairs including the purchase and sale of stocks. Manuscript signed with initial.
(Untitled), 16 Feb 1923
Letter from WSC (Cannes [France]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] discussing financial affairs including his earnings from his books, the value of stocks, his concern about the power of Cox [and Company, his bank] and the possibility that his overdraft might have been impounded. Manuscript signed with initial.
(Untitled), 15 Apr 1923
Letter from WSC (Villa Reve d'Or, Cannes [France]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] thanking him for his telegram and discussing the value of some of his stock. Signed typescript.
(Untitled), 09 Nov 1911
Draft letter from Jennie Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill](2 Norfolk Street, Park Lane [London]) to Lord Furness in which she says that she would be grateful of his assistance in organising the insurance for her scheme ["Shakespeare's England"], explains that her proposals are almost ready and says that [WSC] is going to make a "strong speech" at the Guildhall [London].
(Untitled), 23 Mar 1908 - 08 Aug 1908
Statement of the accounts of the executors of the will of Lord Randolph Churchill namely Jennie Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill], WSC and John S Churchill which includes the following information: details of purchases, transfer and sale of stock, receipts and payments. Manuscript.
(Untitled), 18 Jun 1914
Transcript of the judgement reached in the High Court of Justice Chancery Division before Mr Justice Sargant between Lady Randolph Churchill, WSC and John S Churchill concerning the position of Lady Randolph Churchill under the terms of the will of Lord Randolph Churchill in the event of her remarrying. Typescript.
(Untitled), 09 Jul 1914
Notice addressed to Lady Randolph Churchill, WSC and John S Churchill (as executors of the will of Lord Randolph Churchill) informing them that WSC has arranged a mortgage of interest under the will of Lord Randolph. Typescript.
(Untitled), 20 Jan 1912
(Untitled), [1883]
(Untitled), [1898]
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Bachelors' Club, Piccadilly [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses financial affairs, including WSC's loan, reports that he has been talking about the City with [Ernest] Cassel, that he hopes to hear news of WSC and learn shorthand and that he has received an invitation from [5th Lord] Rosebery.
(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), 05 Feb 1914
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (4 Moorgate Street [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing financial affairs and the possibility that "G" [George Cornwallis-West] may be declared bankrupt. He also says that WSC has been working hard on Cabinet business.
(Untitled), 28 Apr 1901
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (Ruthin Castle, North Wales) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses WSC's amendment relating to army reform and her lack of financial success with [The Anglo-Saxon] Review and describes his journey [by motor car]. Includes a note from Patsy [Cornwallis-West] concerning [George's] absorption with his engine.
(Untitled), 19 Jul 1894
(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), 21 Aug 1914
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.
(Untitled), [21] [Aug] [1914]
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.
(Untitled), 25 Aug 1914
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.