Letter from WSC (35A Great Cumberland Place [London]) to J Moore Bayley in which he says that he would like to visit Birmingham "to do something politically", discusses the likelihood of a war in the Transvaal [South Africa] and his agreement with the foreign policy of Mr C [Joseph Chamberlain]. Signed manuscript in the hand of WSC. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Photocopy of a letter from WSC (Bloemfontein [South Africa]) to Mr Collins defending his speech about the resolution of affairs in South Africa . He maintains that "mercy and forgiveness" are required, that the Dutch are instrumental to the development of the country and comments "it is my instinct to wish to swim up stream." Signed manuscript in the hand of WSC. Includes a note that the letter was given to WSC in January 1955 by Bryce Nairn.

Letter from Stanley [16th Lord Derby] (Knowsley, Prescot [Lancashire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy with her anxiety about WSC [in the Boer War].

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].

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".

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.

Letter from the editor of the Daily News Weekly (67 Fleet Street [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her whether she would be prepared to write a few lines to illustrate a sketch depicting "the gallantry of WSC".

Letter from [Henry, 5th Lord Lansdowne, Secretary of State for War](Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill including a transcription of a telegram from [Sir Redvers] Buller to the effect that WSC has been reported missing and that he is thought to be in Pretoria [South Africa].

Letter from Jameson (National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place [London]) to WSC in which he discusses WSC's similarity to Lord Randolph Churchill and the progress of the Boer War and predicts a great future for WSC. Envelope present.

Letter from an unidentified correspondent (139 Piccadilly [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her [on WSC's escape from the Boers).

Poem by J W Grisdale (16 Lake Road, Keswick [Cumberland]) about WSC's escape from the Boers and heroic spirit. Printed. Additional copy at CHAR 28/69/82.

Poem by J W Grisdale (16 Lake Road, Keswick [Cumberland]) about WSC's escape from the Boers and heroic spirit. Printed. Additional copy at CHAR 28/69/82A.

Telegram from "Lily" [Lady William Beresford, earlier Lilian, Duchess of Marlborough] (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy for her anxiety about WSC and commenting that she must be proud of him.

Telegram from Brow (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War].

Telegram from "Georgy" (Uxbridge [Middlesex]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy with her anxiety about WSC.

Telegram from Consuelo [Duchess of Marlborough, later Consuelo Balsan] (Allerton [Lancashire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill discussing a social event and expressing admiration for WSC's conduct [in the Boer War].

Telegram from Consuelo [Duchess of Marlborough, later Consuelo Balsan] (Allerton [Lancashire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy at the news of WSC [being taken prisoner by the Boers].

Telegram from [Sir Henry Drummond] Wolff (Cadogan Place [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that he hopes that she has received reliable accounts of WSC.

Telegram from [Charles] Haddon Chambers (Westgate on Sea [Kent]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War] and sympathising with her anxiety.

Telegram from "Patsy" (Milford on Sea [Hampshire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she says that she is thinking about WSC's safety [in the Boer War].

Telegram from Leonie [Lady Leslie, formerly Leonie Jerome] to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she says that she is sure that WSC is safe [having been captured by the Boers] and that she will come to see her.

Telegram from Adela (Watford [Hertfordshire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy for her anxiety about WSC [having been captured by the Boers].

Telegram from [Sidney] Low (West Strand [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War] and saying that he hopes that she has heard whether he is safe.

Telegram from Sophie Walker (Frampton, Dorset) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War] and expressing sympathy with her anxiety.

Telegram from "Evy" (Crichel, Wimborne [Dorset]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War] and expressing sympathy with her anxiety.