Letter from Sir Ralph Verney [Secretary to the Speaker of the House of Commons] to John Colville [Private Secretary to WSC] asking whether the portrait of WSC by Oswald Birley for the House of Commons is likely to be started in the near future, as the Speaker is beginning to feel uncomfortable about hanging on to the sum donated [manuscript].

Letter from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to Captain Oswald Birley explaining why it will be impossible for WSC to give sittings next week and expressing the hope that there will be an opportunity towards the end of the month [carbon].

Letter from Captain Oswald Birley (The Corner House, 62 Wellington Road, NW8 [London]) to John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] accepting that it must be difficult for WSC to look ahead for any clear time [for Birley to paint his portrait] and stating that he will rely on Colville to give him a few days notice so that he can get everything ready at 10 Downing Street; comments on the mystery of his letter to WSC via Victor Bruntisfield [manuscript].

Note from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to WSC regarding the arrangements for WSC to sit for a portrait by Captain Oswald Birley and asking him to consider giving two sittings next week and one the week after [Initialled typescript].

Note from WSC to John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] [regarding the arrangements for WSC to sit for a portrait by Captain Oswald Birley]: "You know as well as anybody whether there is any life left in me." [typescript].

Letter from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to Captain Oswald Birley regretting that there can be no immediate prospect of WSC giving him any sittings this week as his burdens are very heavy indeed [carbon].

Letter from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to Sir Ralph Verney [Private Secretary to the Speaker of the House of Commons] explaining why WSC does not currently have the time to sit for a portrait by Captain Oswald Birley [carbon].

Letter from Sir Ralph Verney [Private Secretary to the Speaker of the House of Commons] to John Coville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] stating that the Speaker fully realizes how terribly busy WSC must be and will hold the sum donated for the portrait by Captain Oswald Birley [signed typescript].

Letter from 5th Lord Clanwilliam (Carlton Club, 69 St James's Street, SW1 [London]) to WSC writing in his capacity as Steward of the Carlton Club asking WSC once more whether he will sit for a portrait for the Club [manuscript].

Letter from 5th Lord Clanwilliam (Carlton Club, 69 St James's Street, SW1 [London]) to WSC writing in his capacity as Steward of the Carlton Club asking WSC once more whether he will sit for a portrait for the Club [typescript copy].

Letter from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to 5th Lord Clanwilliam acknowledging his letter of 16 May [1945] which will be shown to WSC as soon as possible: states that he is sure that WSC would like to fall in with his wishes but explains that the portrait of WSC for the House of Commons by Captain Oswald Birley must have priority over all others, and that even the sittings for Birley have been hanging fire owing to the great pressure of work [carbon].

Letter from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to 5th Lord Clanwilliam informing him that WSC has now had the opportunity of seeing his letter of 16 May [1945] about a portrait for the Carlton Club: explains that WSC will not be able to find the time for the necessary sittings; states that WSC will be sitting for a portrait for the House of Commons by Captain Oswald Birley and suggests that the Carlton Club commission Birley to produce a replica [carbon].

Letter from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to Captain Oswald Birley informing him that the 5th Lord Clanwilliam has written to WSC about the possibility of him sitting for a portrait for the Carlton Club: states that Birley's portrait is the only priority and explains that he (Colville) has "rashly suggested" to Lord Clanwilliam that Birley might be prepared to do a replica for the Carlton Club [carbon] Annotated by Colville: "and you cannot say no!".

Letter from Captain Oswald Birley (The Corner House, 62 Wellington Road, NW8 [London]) to John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] stating that he is very willing to produce a replica [of his portrait of WSC] for the Carlton Club but commenting that they may not want a replica and the Speaker may not view the scheme in a kindly light [manuscript].

Letter from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to Captain Oswald Birley thanking him for his letter of 22 May [1945] and stating that the 5th Lord Clanwilliam "ought to be delighted and I hope he accepts the suggestion" [that Birley paint a replica of his portrait of WSC for the Carlton Club] [carbon].

Letter from 5th Lord Clanwilliam (Secretary's Office, Carlton Club, 69 St James's Street, SW1 [London]) to John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] stating that the plan for WSC to sit for a portrait for the Carlton Club "had best be dropped as it is obvious that Mr Churchill will not be able to afford time for a sitting" [signed typescript].

Letter from Charles d' Epinay (Paris [France]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which he discusses the people he has invited to dinner; reports that "Bennett" has returned to Paris; comments on a [sculpture] portrait [of Lady Randolph] he is working on; and asks her to tell him when she intends to come. Signed manuscript.

Letter from John Sargent (33 Tite Street, Chelsea [London]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which he says that he would be willing to contribute a sketch to her "souvenir" and asks her whether she would like him to draw her. Signed manuscript. See also CHAR 28/137/9.

Letter from John Sargent (33 Tite Street, Chelsea [London]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] discussing arrangements [to sketch her]. Signed manuscript. See also CHAR 28/137/7.

Copy of a letter from [Lord Northcliffe, formerly Alfred Harmsworth] to WSC discussing a portrait of WSC which WSC has received a copy of and which is to appear in the London Magazine.

Letter from Henry [Fairfax] Lucy (42 Ashley Gardens, Victoria [London]) to Mrs West [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he has bequeathed an oil portrait of Lord Randolph [Churchill] to the Reform Club where he is sure it will occupy "a v[er]y honourable position".

Letter from WSC (35a Great Cumberland Place [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing financial affairs and reporting that he has been modelled by [Emile] Fuchs.