South Africa (nation)
Found in 3617 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 21 Nov 1899
Letter from Edward Stonor (10 Norfolk Street, London) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he expresses sympathy at the news of WSC's "mishap" [during the Boer War].
(Untitled), [Nov] [1899]
Letter from Marie de Rothschild (Ascott, Leighton Buzzard [Bedfordshire]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she congratulates her on WSC's bravery and expresses sympathy at the news that WSC has been wounded and taken prisoner [by the Boers].
(Untitled), [Nov] [1899]
Letter from Mary [?Lady Curzon] (Stratford House, Stratford Place) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she congratulates her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War] and says that she is sure that he is safe and "will make best use of unexpected surroundings".
(Untitled), 20 Nov 1899
Letter from [6th Duke of] Portland (3 Grosvenor Square [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he expresses sympathy at the news of WSC's [capture by the Boers] and reports that his brother [Lord] Charles [Cavendish] has been wounded and is imprisoned in Mafeking [South Africa].
(Untitled), [Nov] [1899]
Letter from Anne [Duchess of] Roxburghe [formerly Lady Bowmont and Lady Anne Churchill](Floors Castle [Roxburghshire, Scotland]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she expresses sympathy at her anxiety about WSC and says that she is glad that the papers suggest that his wound is slight.
(Untitled), 19 Nov 1899
Letter from Henry Brown (Police Station, Hyde Park [London]) expressing anxiety at the news of WSC's capture [by the Boers].
(Untitled), [Nov] [1899]
Letter from Mina [de la Poer] Beresford (2 Lower Berkeley Street, Portman Square [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy with her anxiety about WSC [in the Boer War].
(Untitled), 20 [Nov] [1899]
Letter from Mary (Panshanger, Hertford) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy with her anxiety about WSC [in the Boer War] and relief at the news that he is safe and congratulating her on his conduct.
(Untitled), 17 Nov 1899
Letter from William Nichols (The North Peckham Chrysanthemum Society, Surrey) to Lady Randolph Churchill informing her that the Committee have passed a vote of sympathy concerning WSC's "misfortune" [at being taken prisoner by the Boers].
(Untitled), 21 Nov 1899
Letter from [Lord] Charles Beresford (2 Lower Berkeley Street, Portman Square [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War].
(Untitled), [Nov] [1899]
Letter from Stanley [16th Lord Derby] (Knowsley, Prescot [Lancashire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy with her anxiety about WSC [in the Boer War].
(Untitled), 23 Nov 1899
Letter from Maria Clegg (20 Grafton Street, New Road, Tailsworth, Near Oldham [Lancashire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she expresses sorrow at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers, comments on the high esteem with which he is regarded by the people of Oldham and wishes Lady Randolph success [with the hospital ship Maine].
(Untitled), 20 Nov 1899
Letter from Emily Whittaker (52 Gledhow Gardens, South Kensington [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she says that she is relieved to hear that WSC is safe although she is sure that imprisonment is "very trying".
(Untitled), 21 Nov 1899
Letter from Lily [Lady William Beresford, formerly Lilian, Duchess of Marlborough](The Deepdene, Dorking [Surrey]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she says that she has been anxious about WSC and that she is sure that he will be well treated as a prisoner of the Boers and asks when the hospital ship Maine is due to sail.
(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), 20 Apr 1900
Letter from John Gorst (Ministry of Finance, Cairo [Egypt]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that he has received a cheque for his article ["The Oriental Character"] and that he has requested an additional copy [of the Anglo Saxon Review] and expresses admiration for WSC's conduct [in the Boer War] and for his letters.
(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), 1900
Photograph of the hospital ship Maine in harbour at Durban, South Africa.
(Untitled), 1900
Photograph of the wounded officers on board the hospital ship Maine including John S Churchill. Annotated with the names of the officers and their regiments.
(Untitled), 1900
Photograph of the hospital ship Maine with other boats.