Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian)
Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1965
Found in 4519 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 19 Oct 1887
Letter from WSC (29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] saying that he has written to a boy at Harrow School and obtained information about the school and its entrance examination and describing underwater swimming and a concert at which George Grossmith and Weedon Grossmith performed.
(Untitled), 21 Dec 1900
(Untitled), 01 Jan 1901
(Untitled), 30 Sep 1896 - 01 Oct [1896]
Letter from WSC (S S Britannia, In the Indian Ocean) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is looking forward to reaching India and describes sailing through the [Suez] canal and his intention to continue playing chess. He also reports that he spoke in a "Breach of Promise" case and was surprised by his success and that his speech impediment did not interfere with his speech, and comments on a fraud [perpetrated on them by James Cruickshank].
(Untitled), 27 Sep 1902
Letter from WSC (Balmoral Castle) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has enjoyed his stay and that King [Edward VII] has treated him "vy kindly" and asks her to send him notes about [Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), [1892]
Letter from [John S Churchill] ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] reporting that "Winney" [WSC] is going to take a medical examination and that he is hoping for a quiet day, commenting "I do not get much peace while he is here".
(Untitled), 25 Nov 1890
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Le Grand Hotel, Monte Carlo [Monaco]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes the leisurely way he spends his days and a visit to Nice [France]; speculates on the likelihood of a dissolution of Parliament and asks her to wish WSC a happy birthday on his behalf.
(Untitled), [08] [Dec] [1889]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he apologises for not writing earlier as he has been busy and has been "on lines" for two half holidays and asks her to visit him. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 27 Oct [1898]
Letter from WSC (35a Great Cumberland Place [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that his speech at Dover [Kent] was successful despite a pause when he lost his train of thought.
(Untitled), 09 Nov [1898]
Letter from WSC (35a Great Cumberland Place [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has been hunting with the Quorn with "Sunny" [Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough], gives the names of those he met and says that he has enjoyed several conversations with Sunny and describes their relationship as "a case of flint and steel".
(Untitled), 14 Nov [1898]
Letter from WSC (35a Great Cumberland Place [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] about the loss of her black pug dog and his efforts to find him.
(Untitled), 29 Nov [1898]
Letter from WSC (35a Great Cumberland Place [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing financial affairs and reporting that he has been modelled by [Emile] Fuchs.
(Untitled), 21 Dec 1894
Letter from "Jack" [John] S Churchill (The Deepdene, Dorking [Surrey]) to "Papa" [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is staying with Aunt Lily [Lady William Beresford] who is ill, reports that WSC has "come out second" in the riding at Sandhurst and remarks that he is expecting a telegram to hear that he (Lord Randolph) has arrived at Marseilles [France].
(Untitled), 26 Jan 1898
(Untitled), 16 Aug [1895]
Letter from WSC (4th Hussars, Aldershot [Hampshire]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses his approval of her plan to visit Switzerland; describes the effect of the arrival of a new Inspector General of Cavalry; and makes observations on a speech made by "Sunny" [Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough], which he thinks would have impressed [Lord Randolph Churchill], and on the "game of politics" and his conviction that the army is not his "metier".
(Untitled), 08 Jan 1894
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] describing his journey and a hunting expedition with the Meath hounds and discussing his bedroom furniture. He adds that he has sent WSC a copy of his Sandhurst examination marks commenting that he should be pleased with his position of eighth despite criticism for impunctuality.
(Untitled), [15] [May] [1889]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is enjoying being in [James] Welldon's house and asks her to send him money and to visit him.
(Untitled), [14] [Jun] [1889]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is well and describes his success at a rifle range.
(Untitled), [21-22 Jun 1889]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he reports that he has fallen on the back of his head and asks her to come and visit him.
(Untitled), 11 Feb 1894
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Le Nid [Monte Carlo, Monaco]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] describing a trip to Nice [France] and the people he has met who include "Ronny" [Ronald] Greville and attempts by the Duchess of Montrose to "take the Nid by storm". He also discusses WSC's riding expenses and asks her to draw WSC's attention to "expressions of authority".
(Untitled), 12 Nov [1896]
(Untitled), 12 Mar 1887
(Untitled), [1890]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has received no information about her or Grandpapa [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough] and asks her to write to him by return of post and send him money.
(Untitled), [23] [May] [1891]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is getting on well and asks her to send him money for a visit to see "Jack" [John S Churchill].
(Untitled), [17] [Jul] [1890]
Letter from WSC (The Head Master's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] describing the clothes that he has ordered which are illustrated with drawings and asking her to send him money. He encloses a fabric sample [CHAR 28/18/W41]. Envelope present.