(Untitled), 30 May 1891

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/11/13

Scope and Contents

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Kimberley [South Africa]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his concern at [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough's] illness; observations on the political situation in Britain and the appointment of W H Smith as Warden of the Cinque Ports; a description of his visit to diamond mines; his decision to invest some of the syndicate's money in De Beers' shares and concern over the amount of money that has been spent; his opinion about [Joseph] Chamberlain quoting his opinions about South Africa; Gwynydd [Williams'] help with his letters to the [Daily] Graphic and a description of a shooting expedition.

Dates

Creation: 30 May 1891

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