Literature
Found in 2141 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 26 Nov 1900
Letter from Cyril Davenport (The British Museum, London) to Mrs Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for writing in a copy [of the Anglo Saxon Review] which he says that he will treasure.
(Untitled), 13 Aug 1900
Letter from James (Ferne, Salisbury [Wiltshire]) to Mrs George Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is unable to write a contribution [to the Anglo Saxon Review].
(Untitled), 10 May [1900]
Letter from Henry [Dupre] Labouchere (5 Old Palace Yard [London]) to Mrs Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he undertakes to secure a review in a paper [of the Anglo Saxon Review] and expresses appreciation for WSC's speeches in the House of Commons.
(Untitled), 29 Dec 1900
Letter from Richard de Gallienne (1600 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis [United States]) to William Earl Hodgson in which he says that he would be prepared to write [for the Anglo Saxon Review].
(Untitled), 14 Jan 1932
(Untitled), 04 Jun 1923
Letter from WSC (2 Sussex Square, London) to W Bernau [of Cox and Company] informing him that "considerable progress" is being made [on the renovation of Chartwell] and that he will need to write cheques for 2,000 pounds. He discusses an extension of his overdraft and payment of 8,000 pounds he anticipates from the second volume of his book ["The World Crisis"] and the possibility of selling some stock. Signed typescript.
(Untitled), 30 Jul 1929
Letter from WSC (Chartwell, Westerham, Kent) to W Bernau of Lloyds Bank marked "confidential" on his finances including: an extension of his overdraft; his estimate of his expenses until 15 November (totalling 3,780 pounds) and forthcoming payments; the amounts due from articles he intends to write; his intentions regarding the sale of shares; and a request for a letter of credit for 500 pounds to cover his tour in Canada and the United States. Signed typescript.
(Untitled), 16 Nov 1929
Letter from WSC (62, Onslow Gardens [London]) to W Bernau of Lloyds Bank marked "confidential" detailing payments he expects from writing articles and from his estate and proposing reductions of his overdraft; and discussing his shares and arrangements to increase securities held by the bank. Signed typescript.
(Untitled), 08 Dec 1920
Note about the financial value of the rights of some of WSC's books. Manuscript [in the hand of ?W Bernau of Cox and Company].
(Untitled), 25 Aug 1904
Letter from WSC (Villa Cassel, Moerel, Valais, Switzerland) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing arrangements to stay with her and the progress of [his biography of Lord Randolph Churchill] and the difficulties which have arisen.
(Untitled), [Dec] [1902]
(Untitled), [1898]
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (The Deepdene, Dorking [Surrey]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] reporting that Aunt Lily [Lady William Beresford] likes WSC's book and has "all sorts of schemes about it".
(Untitled), 07 Sep 1898
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (35A Great Cumberland Place [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing WSC's position as correspondent to the Times, and reflecting on news [of the Battle of Omdurman, Sudan].
(Untitled), 28 Sep 1898
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (35A Great Cumberland Place [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that Moreton [Frewen] thinks that she should send WSC's letter to be published. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 10 Jul 1900
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Standerton [South Africa]) to WSC in which he says that he has decided to remain in South Africa until the [Boer War] is over; discusses dissatisfaction with the lack of coverage of the actions of the Natal Field Force and lack of credit given to [Redvers] Buller; describes the action against the Boers in which the SALH [South African Light Horse] have participated and comments on the popularity of WSC's book.
(Untitled), 14 Jul 1891
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill ("In Camp", Fort Tuli [Rhodesia]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his journey and living conditions, comments on the success of the expedition, outlines his plans for game hunting, and speculates on the effect of his letters to the Daily Graphic.
(Untitled), 06 Jan [1900]
(Untitled), 13 Feb 1900
Letter from WSC (Chieveley Camp, Natal [South Africa]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses "Jack's" [John S Churchill] conduct in the fighting and asks her not to allow him to leave [the hospital ship] Maine before fully recovered and to send him reviews of his book ["The River War"]. He informs her that he has been invited to become President of the Midland Conservative Club and says that he would like to receive more brandy.
(Untitled), 25 Feb [1898]
(Untitled), 18 Mar [1898]
(Untitled), 22 Mar [1898]
Letter from WSC (Peshawar [India]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses his disappointment at receiving the proofs [of "The Story of the Malakand Field Force"] and the "gross solecisms and fearful blunders" contained therein and hopes that he may be able to delay its publication. He gives examples of mistakes, misprints and alterations by Moreton Frewen which he fears will make him (WSC) appear "shallow - ill educated - slovenly". Envelope present.
(Untitled), 31 Mar [1898]
(Untitled), 19 Sep [1897]
(Untitled), 09 Feb 1905
Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to write about her recollections of life with [Lord Randolph Churchill] in London and Ireland between 1874 and 1880 to shed light on "the personal aspect" of his life. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC.