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Acquired Papers. Letters and telegrams concerning the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph Churchill canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill, and which he won with an increased majority. All letters are manuscript and signed unless otherwise described., 29 Jun 1885 - 04 Jul 1885
Family Correspondence, 1903 - 2003
Literary: Sunday Dispatch articles by WSC: 5., 13 Jul 1941 - 29 Aug 1941
Personal: Clementine S Churchill: Correspondence., Dec 1915 - 1945
Includes letters from CSC to WSC written while he served on the Western Front. Part A comprises original letters: part B comprises typescript transcripts prepared circa 1945.
"The Daily Graphic: Mr Churchill's Wedding Day", 12 Sep 1908
Edition featuring the wedding of WSC and CSC. Includes: photos of the bridesmaids and of CSC; of Blenheim Palace, where the couple would begin their honeymoon; of WSC; and a fashion article illustrated with sketches about CSC's gowns.Printed.
(Untitled), 30 Mar 1898
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Cercle de la Mediterranee, Nice[France]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter; says that he has seen his brother [the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn]; comments [on her relationship with George Cornwallis-West] "it is a pity that you have got yourself so talked about -& remember you are not 25!"; and refers to WSC's book ["The Story of the Malakand Field Force"]. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 26 Sep [1873]
(Untitled), [Jan] [1874]
Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she says that she has been dancing, describes the Moultons' ball and says that she was criticised for attending such an occasion before her marriage by [Charles, Comte de] Fitzjames. She says that she will not go to future dances and sympathises with his anxiety [about Lady Portarlington's health].
(Untitled), [Jan] [1874]
(Untitled), 29 Mar 1900
(Untitled), 09 Aug 1899
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales] (Marlborough Club, Pall Mall [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter, says that he has been to see [Princess Charles of Denmark], urges her to consider [her marriage to George Cornwallis West] carefully as he warns "you will find your position a very different one from what it has been". Envelope present.
(Untitled), 19 Aug 1899
(Untitled), 05 Sep 1899
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Schloss Friedrichshof, Cronberg, Taunus [Germany]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is glad that she is feeling better, that he hopes that she is feeling "more sensible", and discusses his objections to her proposed marriage [to George Cornwallis West]. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 08 Sep [1886]
(Untitled), 04 Jul 1885
Telegram from Lord Cairns (Board of Trade) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the success of [the Woodstock by-election] and on her effective canvassing [on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 29 Jun 1885
Letter from George Elliott (The American Rural Homes Company, Rochester, New York [United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that there is a great deal of local interest in the career of Lord Randolph Churchill, says that he wishes her success in [the Woodstock by-election which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph], and asks her whether she would be prepared to write an article on women's influence in British politics.
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
Telegram from Sir Robert Peel (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he congratulates her [on the result of the Woodstock by-election] and says that the result is attributable to the work done by her and Lady Curzon [formerly Lady Georgiana Churchill, later Lady Howe].
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
Letter from Mrs James Davis, Dame of the Primrose League (Varna Road, Edgbaston [Birmingham]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wishing her success in canvassing for Lord Randolph Churchill at Woodstock success. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
Telegram from The Edinburgh Habitation, Primrose League, 9 Castle Street [Edinburgh, Scotland]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the success of the [Woodstock by-election] and saying that the result is due to her exertions [she canvassed the election on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
Letter from H W Stamper (Richmond [Virginia, United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that Lord Randolph's popularity in Virginia is partly due to her support and "wifely devotion", congratulates her on his success in the Woodstock by-election [which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill] and says that he admired her when she lived in New York [United States].
(Untitled), 01 Jul 1885
Letter from W Taylor (238 Hyde Road, Manchester) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] enclosing an article from the Manchester Guardian [not present] concerning her support for Lord Randolph Churchill in the Woodstock by-election and advising that Lord Randolph should improve his manners if he wishes to win. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
Postcard from "A Working Man" (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill commenting on the "humiliating and unmanly position" of [Lord Randolph Churchill] having to send his wife to fight for his seat [at the Woodstock by-election] and on [Lord Randolph's] "vile language".
(Untitled), 07 Oct [1873]
Letter from [Leonard Jerome] (Union Club, 1 West 21st [Street, New York, United States]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] saying that he is reassured about her engagement to Lord Randolph Churchill although he had been concerned about English prejudice against Americans. He expresses his delight at the engagement "it is the greatest match any American has made since the Dutchess [sic] of Leeds".