Typescript speaking notes for WSC's speech ([Caxton Hall, London]) on: his leadership of the Conservative Party; the retirement of Neville Chamberlain; his friendship with Chamberlain and admiration for him; his decision to accept the position as Leader; his belief in "the maintenance of the enduring greatness of Britain and her Empire, and the historic continuity of our Island life."Laid out in "psalm" form.

Hansard report of WSC's speech on the War Situation: subjects covered include fighting in the Ardennes, the Soviet advance in Germany, the campaign in Burma [later Myanmar] and particularly the Civil War in Greece. Annotated in blue crayon.

Speaking notes for WSC's speech (University of Harvard, United States) on receiving an honorary degree and on Anglo-American unity including the success of joint operations and also on his interest in Basic English which he shares with President Roosevelt, including the phrase "The empires of the future are the empires of the mind". Typescript draft speaking notes heavily annotated with changes by WSC in red ink. First page on White House headed paper.

Letter from John Heaton (Schifferstrasse, 82/86, Frankfurt [Germany]) to [?Edward Marsh] concerning a speech by WSC on prisons and prisoners. He offers to use his influence to ensure the publication of the speech; asks [Edward Marsh] to secure WSC's consent; and says that his own name would not appear in connection with the publication. Signed manuscript, annotated by [? Edward Marsh] (30 July).

Letter from John Heaton (Schifferstrasse, 82/86, Frankfurt [Germany]) to WSC expressing pleasure that WSC has agreed to revise his speech on prisons and prisoners for publication. He explains that his objection to his name being associated with the publication is that he is not an authority on the issue. Signed manuscript, annotated by Sidney Harris that [WSC] is expecting a proof to correct (8 July).

Letter from [Lord] Minto (Government House, Ottawa [Canada]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he reports that WSC's lecture tour had a good reception in Canada and discusses the opening of a manual training school.

Letter from Richard Haldane (House of Commons) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that he has read an account of [WSC's] speech at Bradford [Yorkshire]. He describes the speech as "broad in tone - fresh & vigorous", says that he hopes that [WSC] will soon enter the House of Commons and that it was reminiscent [of Lord Randolph Churchill].

Letter from [Major James] Pond (Everett House, 218 Fourth Avenue, New York [United States]) to Mrs Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill] congratulating her on WSC's success and advising her to visit to New York, commenting "Have you any idea how green your memory is here in New York City?". He includes a flyer advertising the tour and praising WSC, written by Julian Ralph. Signed typescript. Envelope present.

Letter from FitzRoy Stewart (Conservative Central Office, St Stephen's Chambers, Westminster Bridge [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill discussing possible speaking engagements for WSC in Yorkshire. He reports that WSC has written to say that "he does 'not want tents, dames or turnips'".

Christmas card from the Manager of the Massey Music Hall advertising a talk by WSC entitled "The war as I saw it" including a photograph of WSC [in the uniform of the South African Light Horse]. Additional copy at CHAR 28/76/3.

Christmas card from the Manager of the Massey Music Hall advertising a talk by WSC entitled "The war as I saw it" including a photograph of WSC [in the uniform of the South African Light Horse]. Additional copy at CHAR 28/76/2.

Christmas card from the Manager of the Massey Music Hall advertising a talk by WSC entitled "The war as I saw it" including a photograph of WSC [in the uniform of the South African Light Horse].

Letter from John Colville [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to J C Sterndale Bennett (Foreign Office) giving details of the extract from Hansard which WSC had read out to General Patrick Hurley [United States Ambassador to China], comprising part of WSC's speech to the House of Commons on 9 Sep 1941, and which Colville had afterwards sent to Hurley. [carbon].

Page from the Birmingham Daily Gazette which gives details of the political career of Lord Randolph Churchill including items on some of his most prominent speeches and the possibility that Lord Randolph may stand as MP for Birmingham. Includes a drawing of Lord Randolph. See also CHAR 28/114/5-6.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to J Moore Bayley in which he discusses the success of [speeches delivered by WSC and Lord Hugh Cecil, later Lord Quickswood] in Birmingham and says that he has been complimented by his postman. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he discusses the effect of his speeches at Wolverhampton [Staffordshire] and says that he might require support from Jennings if his remarks are criticised by the Government.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Louis] Jennings discussing the publication of his speeches and detailing those which he considers to be particularly important.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he discusses [the publication] of his speeches and informs him that he was referring to W H Smith as First Lord of the Treasury, informs him of his travel plans and discusses the implications of the London County Council elections for the Conservative Party.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he explains a reference in a speech he delivered at Aylesbury [Buckinghamshire, for the publication of his speeches].

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Le Grand Hotel, Monte Carlo [Monaco]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he discusses the publication of his speeches.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (28 Rue Francois Premier [Paris, France]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he discusses corrections to the proofs of an edition of his speeches and suggests that they should meet.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Great Forsters, Egham [Surrey]) to [Louis] Jennings in which he discusses the progress of the Tithe Bill, the perversion of his speeches at Walsall and Birmingham and his contempt for "Joe" [Joseph Chamberlain].