Diseases
Found in 327 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 12 Mar [1895]
Letter from WSC (4th Hussars, Aldershot [Hampshire]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes a horse-riding accident and reports that [John] Milbanke is to join his regiment.
(Untitled), 19 Apr [1895]
Letter from WSC (4th Hussars, Aldershot [Hampshire]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that his leg is improving, apologises for not being able to deliver her messages to Sir Henry [Drummond] Wolff or Lord Wolverton, reports that Colonel [John] Brabazon has been ill and asks her to reconsider allowing a horse to run under his name.
(Untitled), 27 Apr [1895]
Letter from WSC (4th Hussars, Aldershot [Hampshire]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] concerning financial affairs in which he details the amounts he has spent and asks her to send him money to buy a charger. He also reports that his leg is improving, that he has ridden in a point to point, comments that he is glad that he has made friends and discusses horse racing and the possibility that a colt may run under his name.
(Untitled), 03 Aug [1895]
Letter from WSC (4th Hussars, Aldershot [Hampshire]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] describing his life at Sandhurst, pains in his eye and a visit to Goodwood [races, West Sussex] where he met "Jim" [James] Lowther, [Alfred Edward, Prince of Wales] and [Lady Beatrice Butler]. He also makes observations on the strength of the Unionist Party and the likelihood that they may split over the issue of Protection.
(Untitled), [Mar] [1889]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he feels weak and ill and asks her to allow "Woomany" [Elizabeth Everest] to visit him.
(Untitled), [23] [Jun] [1889]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for allowing "Woom" [Elizabeth Everest] visit him and saying that the doctor has advised him that he should rest and that he would like to come home.
(Untitled), [16] [Feb] [1890]
Letter from WSC (The Head Master's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he informs her that he has secured his remove, comments that he has become economical and asks her to sign an enclosure to confirm that he has had measles. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [09] [Mar] [1891]
Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he is "all right" although is suffering from a cough. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [30] [Jan] [1891]
Letter from WSC (The Head Master's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking about the health of "Grandpapa" [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough] and requesting that [Elizabeth] Everest should make him an appointment with [Sir William] MacCormac as his leg is painful. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 08 Dec [1896]
(Untitled), 12 Feb [1897]
Letter from WSC ("In camp", 4th (The Queen's Own) Hussars, Bangalore, Madras [India]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses: the likelihood that he may be posted to Egypt, a recommendation made by the colonel, his intention to return to England if he is not quarantined, sufferings from sunburn and his position as brigade major and adjutant about which he comments "responsibility is an exhilarating drink".
(Untitled), 09 Feb 1899
Letter from WSC (Jodpore [India]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has injured himself and will not be able to play in the polo tournament.
(Untitled), 16 Feb 1899
Letter from WSC (Meerut [India]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has been able to play in a polo tournament as his shoulder has recovered, that he is staying with Sir Bindon Blood, that he will discuss the title of a magazine with [James] Welldon and will write a preface for it.
(Untitled), 26 Jun 1899
(Untitled), [Dec] [1902]
(Untitled), 06 Apr 1905
Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his opinion that the government will not be able to continue for much longer, his plans to visit Ivor [Guest, later Lord Ashby St Ledgers and 2nd Lord Wimborne], and electric treatment for his dislocated shoulder.
(Untitled), 01 Dec 1905
Letter from WSC (Canford Manor, Wimborne [Dorset]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her of his decision to remain to continue massage treatment and inviting her to Manchester. He discusses the masseuse's opinion that his speech impediment is caused by a ligament in his tongue and the probability that the government will resign and "CB's" [Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman] activities.
(Untitled), 18 Dec [1877]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Barton Lodge, Steeple-Aston, Oxfordshire) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the trial for a case of attempted murder at Woodstock [Oxfordshire]; his intention to return to Ireland for Christmas; and his concern over WSC's health.
(Untitled), 25 Jan [1878]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Carlton Club [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a conversation with [Sir Charles] Dilke on foreign politics; the animation of the House of Commons at the resignation of two government ministers; and his rheumatism.
(Untitled), 16 May [1877]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (House of Commons) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his pleasure at the future visit of Clara [Jerome, later Clara Frewen]; advice that she should not continue using snuff as a cure for her cold; a dinner he is to attend at the Junior Naval and Military Club with Campbell aide-de-camp; and discussion of a wedding present and the [financial settlement for marriage of Lady Rosamund Churchill, later Lady Fellowes and Lady De Ramsey].
(Untitled), c 1880
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Hotel Constantinople, Paris [France]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for her letters; describing his visit to Pau and the Pyranees, the illness of [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough]; his own illness through indigestion; and discussions he has had with [Sir Henry Drummond] Wolff concerning the leadership of the [Conservative] Party.
(Untitled), c 1880
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his hope that she has settled at Brighton [East Sussex]; his lack of success at fishing; the improvement in his health; and an argument he has had with [Lady Wimborne, earlier Lady Cornelia Churchill and Cornelia, Lady Guest] about her invitation to [the Duke of] Connaught [and Srathearn], brother of [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales] which has forced him to leave the house.
(Untitled), 11 Oct [1882]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for her letters and remarking on [a letter] from WSC. He also discusses: the future marriage of [Lord] Curzon [later 4th Lord Howe] to "Georgie" [Lady Georgiana Churchill, later Lady Curzon and Lady Howe] which he describes as "brilliant"; his poor health; and his opinion that it would be undesirable for her to have dinner with Mrs Beauclere alone; and arrangements for moving into a house.