(Untitled), 19 Sep [1873]

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/2/26-29

Scope and Contents

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] apologising for his "cross" letter and saying that he is sure that she does love him. He urges her to re-read his letters to her if she doubts him as "no gentleman c[ou]ld write as I have done to you". He describes his initial doubts over his parents' opposition [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough and Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] to their marriage to which his father has informally consented.

Dates

Creation: 19 Sep [1873]

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