(Untitled), 22 May 1898

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/25/10-13

Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC (4th Hussars [Bangalore] India) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his plans to visit England before travelling to Egypt unless an early advance up the Nile becomes likely; a request that she should arrange a dinner for Sir Bindon Blood and his wife and two public meetings for WSC; the progress and publication of his novel "Affairs of State" [published as "Savrola"]; a request that she should continue to use her influence regarding his appointment in Egypt; discussion of the reaction to his letter about the Tirah [Expeditionary Force, see CHAR 28/24/68-73] and to an article about Cuba and Spain; his opinions on relations between the United States and Britain, international relations and the British Empire, and on [Joseph] Chamberlain whom he describes as a "political vampire". Envelope present.

Dates

Creation: 22 May 1898

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