Letter from WSC (4th Hussars [Bangalore] India) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses the progress of his novel ["Savrola"] in which "all my philosophy is put into the moth of the hero", expresses disappointment at not being able to accompany Sir Bindon Blood [to Malakand, South Pakistan] and asks her to use her influence to get him posted to the war. Envelope present.

Letter from WSC ("In the train near Dhond" [India] on the notepaper of the 4th Hussars) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has received a letter from Sir Bindon Blood and is joining the Malakand Field Force as a correspondent. He discusses: his plans; the seriousness of the trouble; his novel ["Savrola"]; his future political career and financial affairs Part of the letter is written in pencil and one section is badly faded. Envelope present.

Letter from WSC (Inayat Kila [West Pakistan, now Pakistan]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes the fighting at Agrah during which 60 were killed or wounded, informs her that he has been ill and that he has been attached to the 31st Punjab Infantry to command 100 men and hopes that his actions may be noticed. He also comments on the cruelty which he has witnessed about which he comments "I have not soiled my hands with any dirty work". Envelope present.

Letter from WSC (31st Punjab Infantry, Afghanistan) to "Jacko" [John S Churchill] in which he says that he has been busy writing for the Pioneer and the D[aily] T[elegraph], explains that he has been attached to the regiment to replace some of the officers killed, and says that he would like his brother's opinion of his speech.

Photograph of WSC when attached to the 21st Lancers in Cairo [Egypt].

Letter from Sir Bindon Blood (Camp Mingaora, Upper Swat [India]) to WSC in which he says that he has not been able to organise a billet for him and recommends that WSC should come to him as a press correspondent. He comments that the Army Head Quarters have the power to make all appointment except personal staff and observes "I have hardly managed to get any of my pals on my staff".

Letter from John Brabazon (9 West Halkin Street [London]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which he says that he is ill and that he has written to [Sir Augustus] Fitzgeorge. He advises her to write to the Duke [of Cambridge](with whom he says he is angry) about [Lord] Randolph [Churchill's] wish that WSC should join the cavalry and a vacancy in the 4th Hussars.

Part of a letter from John Brabazon (10 Wilton Crescent [London]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] enclosing a letter from General Redvers Buller [not present] speaking highly of WSC's conduct [with the Malakand Field Force]. He comments that Buller's tactics may result in more trouble [from the tribes on the Indian north west frontier] and says "personally I would destroy their crops, burn their villages and let them die of starvation".

Letter from George [4th Lord Howe, earlier Lord Curzon] (Cannes [France]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy on the death of Lord Randolph Churchill and discussing the possibility that WSC may enter the 4th Hussars.

Letter from [Sir] Herbert Kitchener (Head Quarters, Frontier Force, Dongola [Sudan]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which he says that he will note [WSC's] name for special service, recommends that he should apply to join the Egyptian Army and says that he will include his name on the list for the cavalry.

Letter from [Henry, 5th Lord] Lansdowne [Secretary of State for War](War Office) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which he informs her that Sir Frederick Carrington is managing operations in South Africa and that the War Office is not able to find an appointment for WSC and suggests that WSC should leave the country during the enquiry concerning the 4th Hussars.

Letter from Captain Ronald Kincaid-Smith (4 (The Queen's Own) Hussars, Bangalore [India]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] informing her that WSC has gone to the frontier. He says that he hopes WSC will get his medal and that he has been amused by WSC, advises her to visit India, comments on the engagement of one of the members of the regiment and on the advantages of Reuters telegrams.

Letter from R B Lane (War Office, London) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that [1st] Lord Wolseley has asked him to write and inform her that WSC should request permission from the Colonel in charge of the 4th Hussars to obtain leave to go to South Africa.

Letter from [Evelyn, 1st Lord] Cromer to WSC expressing appreciation for his book ["The River War"] and complimenting him on his "gallantry". Envelope present.

Letter from [Sir] Bindon Blood (39 Jermyn Street [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that he would be glad if she were able to visit India; comments on WSC's appointment with the 21st Lancers; describes a meeting with [Albert Edward] Prince [of Wales] at Cowes [Isle of Wight]; and asks her to remember him to "Jack" [John S Churchill], commenting "as you know, I have a great opinion of him".

Note from [Lady Mary] Jeune to Sirdar [Sir Herbert Kitchener] asking him to take WSC and promising that [WSC] will not write. Pencil.

Letter from [Sir] Herbert Kitchener (Wadi Halfa [Sudan]) to Lady Randolph Churchill informing her that he has noted WSC's name for service in the Sudan.

Letter from [Sir] Bindon Blood (Meerut, North West Provinces [India]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wishing her success in her voyage with the hospital ship [Maine] and expressing anxiety about WSC.

Letter from [Sir Edward] Hamilton to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War] and assuring her that he is sure that WSC will be safe.

Letter from [Henry, 5th Lord] Lansdowne [Secretary of State for War] (War Office) to Lady Randolph Churchill sending an account [not present] from [Sir Redvers] Buller [about WSC's capture by the Boers] and assuring her that he will inform her of any further news.

Letter from [2nd Lord] Ampthill (Colonial Office) to Lady Randolph Churchill enclosing a telegram [not present] and complimenting her on WSC's bravery in escaping from the Boers.

Telegram from [2nd Lord] Ampthill (Colonial Office) to Lady Randolph Churchill informing her that Sir Alfred Milner has telegraphed that WSC has arrived in Delagoa Bay [Mozambique].