(Untitled), c 1945
Scope and Contents
Transcript of a letter [CHAR 28/152A/5-8] from WSC to "Jack" [John S Churchill] with an account of his exeat including: his arrival at home; visits to [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough; a visit to the naval exhibition with [James] Milbanke; a detailed illustrated account of a visit to Crystal Place [London] with Count [Charles] Kinsky including a display of wild beasts, a fire brigade drill, a "tolerable" dinner with champagne, a row between Count Kinsky and a "blackguard" described as "Row with Kaffir", fireworks, and his impressions of the Emperor of Germany; and meetings with "Touty" [Baron de Forest / Count de Bendern] and "Kim" [Lord Kimbolton, later 9th Duke of Manchester]. Typed. 2 copies. Original letter at CHAR 28/152A/5-8.
Dates
- Creation: c 1945
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright: Winston Churchill
Extent
9 folio(s)
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
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Repository Details
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