Women
Found in 418 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 19 Jan 1900
Letter from [Sir] William Garstin (Cairo [Egypt]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he thanks her for a copy of "The River War". He says that he is impressed by the book and with WSC's account of the capture of the armoured train in the Morning Post and expresses admiration for her work [on the hospital ship Maine].
(Untitled), 09 Oct 1900
(Untitled), 09 Aug 1899
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales] (Marlborough Club, Pall Mall [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter, says that he has been to see [Princess Charles of Denmark], urges her to consider [her marriage to George Cornwallis West] carefully as he warns "you will find your position a very different one from what it has been". Envelope present.
(Untitled), 19 Aug 1899
(Untitled), 05 Sep 1899
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Schloss Friedrichshof, Cronberg, Taunus [Germany]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is glad that she is feeling better, that he hopes that she is feeling "more sensible", and discusses his objections to her proposed marriage [to George Cornwallis West]. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 23 Nov 1899
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Windsor Castle) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he and [Alexandra] Princess of Wales [later Queen Alexandra] are unable to give official patronage to a performance at the Olympia [theatre] in aid of the [hospital ship] Maine although the Princess is grateful for [Lady Randolph's] contribution. Envelope sealed with red wax present.
(Untitled), 07 Dec 1899
Letter from [Sir] Bindon Blood (Meerut, North West Provinces [India]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wishing her success in her voyage with the hospital ship [Maine] and expressing anxiety about WSC.
(Untitled), 16 Feb 1900
(Untitled), 29 Mar 1900
(Untitled), 13 Apr 1900
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Copenhagen [Denmark]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter and says that he found her account of her visit to Ladysmith [South Africa] interesting; discusses the Boer War and describes an incident during which a man jumped onto his railway carriage, intending to kill him and comments that [Alexandra] Princess [of Wales, later Queen Alexandra] displayed courage.
(Untitled), 03 Apr [1900]
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Marlborough House [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter and photographs from Durban [South Africa]; commends her work with the hospital ship Maine and says that he is sure that all the officers will fall in love with her; describes his visits to hospitals; and comments on the Duke of Norfolk's "plucky" decision to go to South Africa in a subordinate position.
(Untitled), 05 Jun 1903
Letter from Eugenie Hibbard (East Franklin, Vermont Hills [United States]) to Mrs West [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she thanks her for ensuring that the "sisters" [those involved with the hospital ship Maine] received the Queen's medal and asks her for a photograph.
(Untitled), 11 Mar 1903
Letter from Williams (War Office) to Mrs Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that [John] Brodrick has decided to make an exception and grant five women medals [for their work with the hospital ship Maine].
(Untitled), 17 Mar 1903
Letter from E M Wilson (War Office) to Mrs Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill] enclosing 14 medals [not present] for distribution to the American staff of the hospital ship Maine. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 16 Oct [1906]
Copy of a letter from Jennie Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill](Sunderland House, Mayfair [London]) to ?Swiftly concerning the separation of Consuelo [Duchess of Marlborough] from "Sunny" [Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough]. She comments that Consuelo had "brought the whole thing on herself" and on the reaction of society "How the women who have had 20 lovers & are kept by rich Jews et autres will be virtuously shocked..".
(Untitled), 1880s
Letter from Albert Edward [Prince of Wales] (Marlborough House [London]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which he thanks her for sending him a newspaper cutting from The Figaro, advises her to stage the event which she is organising in a private house rather than a theatre so that several ladies will be prepared to appear. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 21 Sep 1894
Letter from G Samoniya (Imperial Palace [Japan]) to [William Le Poer Trench] arranging an audience with the emperor for Lady Randolph Churchill and describing the clothes which Lady Randolph should wear.
(Untitled), 28 Jul 1924
Letter from T H Deakin, mining engineer (Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire) to WSC arguing that Labour will gain votes through some people being "gulled" by their apparent moderation and through the extension of votes to women of 21 years of age and above, a measure which WSC should urge Liberal leaders to oppose with the Conservatives.
(Untitled), 25 Dec 1927
Letter from Sir Abe Bailey (Rust-en-Vrede, Muizenberg, Cape Town, [South Africa]) to WSC reporting that he nearly died from a heart attack, criticising Lady Simon for supporting the natives in South Africa and opposing the granting of votes to women.
(Untitled), 23 Jan 1928
Letter from Frances Helen Pumfrey (Portway, Wantage, Berkshire) to the editor of the "Daily Mail" warning that if Britain gives up Egypt she will also lose India, criticising the granting of votes to women under thirty, the taking of men's jobs by women, the payment of war debts to the United States, and Stanley Baldwin, and calling for the return to government of David Lloyd George. Copy sent with CHAR 2/157/8A.
(Untitled), 26 Oct 1928
(Untitled), 14 Nov 1928
(Untitled), 14 May 1919
Questions and answers arising from the House of Commons Private Notice question put by Commander Carlyon Bellairs to Andrew Bonar Law on the need for Ministers of Cabinet rank to be present when important matters, such as the Women's Enfranchisement Bill, are being discussed in Standing Committee. Sent with CHAR 2/105/78.
(Untitled), 25 Jan 1935
Typescript extracts from speech by Sir Thomas White, Chairman, Liverpool Constitutional Association, attacking Randolph Churchill, the Independent Conservative Candidate in the Wavertree By-Election. Describing Randolph as a "Great Lothario", and attacking his opposition to votes for women [carbon].
(Untitled), 18 Jun 1910
Copy of a letter [from H V Marrot's biography of John Galsworthy] from Galsworthy to WSC [Home Secretary], congratulating him for his backing of the [Parliamentary Franchise (Women) Bill], and deploring militant suffragism. Manuscript. Date of copy 1935. Covering letter CHAR 2/237/14.