Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian)
Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1965
Found in 300 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 10 Dec 1899
Letter from [Evelyn, 1st Lord] Cromer to WSC expressing appreciation for his book ["The River War"] and complimenting him on his "gallantry". Envelope present.
(Untitled), 23 Aug 1898
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".
(Untitled), [Jul] [1898]
Note from [Lady Mary] Jeune to Sirdar [Sir Herbert Kitchener] asking him to take WSC and promising that [WSC] will not write. Pencil.
(Untitled), 10 Feb [1898]
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.
(Untitled), 07 Dec 1899
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.
(Untitled), 19 Nov 1899
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.
(Untitled), 07 Nov 1899
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.
(Untitled), 22 Dec 1899
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.
(Untitled), 22 Dec 1899
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].
(Untitled), 22 Dec 1899
Transcription of a telegram from Sir Alfred Milner to [Joseph] Chamberlain [Secretary of State for the Colonies] informing him that WSC has arrived in Delagoa Bay [Mozambique]. Transcribed by [2nd Lord] Ampthill and sent to Lady Randolph Churchill. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 22 Nov 1899
Letter from Sophia Leveson Gower (Hockwood, Limpsfield, Surrey) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy at the news of WSC's [capture by the Boers] and admiration for his conduct.
(Untitled), [1899]
Letter from Violet (Castle Rising, Kings Lynn [Norfolk]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] expressing sympathy at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers and admiration for his conduct and commenting on the progress of the Boer War.
(Untitled), 20 Nov 1899
Letter from Francis Knollys (Marlborough House, Pall Mall [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers.
(Untitled), 18 Dec 1899
Letter from Elizabeth Walls (The Glen, Lewisham Road, Lewisham [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill including a transcription of a letter from her son, a Private in the Durban Light Infantry, which praises WSC's conduct at the armoured train disaster.
(Untitled), 21 Nov 1899
Letter from Richard D'Oyly Carte (4 Adelphi Terrace, London) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he expresses sympathy at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers. Signed typescript.
(Untitled), 02 Nov 1899
Letter from Isabella, [Lady] Tweedmouth (3 Circus, Bath) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she expresses sympathy at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers and compliments her on his conduct and on her work with the hospital ship Maine.
(Untitled), 08 Dec 1899
Letter from P Wibaille (Normandie Villa, Thornton Avenue, Bedford Park [London]) to WSC in which he expresses sympathy on WSC's capture by the Boers; says that he has often heard praise about WSC and of Lady Randolph Churchill's work with the hospital ship Maine; and expresses sorrow at the numbers of boys he has taught who have been killed. Two envelopes present, one addressed to President Kruger.
(Untitled), 17 Nov 1899
Letter from [?Sir Edward] Grey (1 Connaught Place, Hyde Park, London) to Lady Randolph Churchill complimenting her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War] and expressing relief that he is safe.
(Untitled), 10 Nov 1899
Letter from T D Williams (Clifton Villa, La Grange, Cook Co, Illinois [United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill complimenting her on WSC's conduct in the Boer War and expressing sympathy at the news that he has been captured.
(Untitled), [1899]
Letter from Hilda Brodrick (34 Portland Place [London]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] complimenting her on WSC's conduct in the Boer War and sympathy at the news that he has been captured.
(Untitled), [1899]
Letter from Edgar Vincent [later 1st Lord D'Abernon](Esher Place, Esher [Surrey]) to Lady Randolph Churchill complimenting her on WSC's conduct in the Boer War.
(Untitled), 18 Dec 1899
Letter from Verena [Lady] Churchill (Rolleston, Leicester) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] congratulating her on WSC's conduct, commenting that Victor [Lord Churchill] and her "took a tremendous liking to him" and wishing her success with the hospital ship Maine.
(Untitled), 17 Nov 1899
Letter from Mrs Waddington (Heywood House, Oldham [Lancashire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she expresses anxiety about WSC, comments on the news that Lady Randolph is considering founding a Ladies Kennel Association and wishes her success [with the hospital ship Maine].
(Untitled), [1899]
Letter from Rose [?] Mandly (57 Hillmarton Road, Camden Road [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on WSC's conduct and expressing anxiety about his safety and wishing her success [with the hospital ship Maine].
(Untitled), 17 Nov [1899]
Letter from Gilbert Burgess (Devonshire Club, St James' [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on WSC's conduct and expressing anxiety about his safety.