South Africa (nation)
Found in 3624 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 20 Nov 1899
Telegram from [?7th Lord] Falmouth (London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing relief at the news that WSC is safe [having been captured by the Boers].
(Untitled), 20 Nov 1899
Telegram from [Charles] Haddon Chambers (Westgate on Sea [Hampshire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing relief at the news that WSC is safe [having been captured by the Boers].
(Untitled), 19 Nov 1899
Telegram from [William Bourke] Cockran (New York [United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing anxiety about WSC [in the Boer War].
(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 Nov 1899
Telegram from the editor of the Morning Post (West Strand [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill reporting that WSC has been captured by the Boers although he "fought gallantly" after the armoured train in which he was travelling had been derailed.
(Untitled), 17 Nov 1899
Telegram from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Edgware Road [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill reporting that Oliver [Borthwick] has telegraphed that WSC has been captured by the Boers. He reassures her that WSC was not wounded but displayed "splendid" bravery.
(Untitled), 16 Nov 1899
Telegram from Moreton [Frewen] (Pont Street [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill reporting that a hundred men have been captured [by the Boers] from an armoured train.
(Untitled), 10 Jun 1891
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Johannesburg [South Africa]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of a visit to nearby gold mines; his decision to postpone investing in any mines until [H] Perkins has finished his scientific investigation; the trouble he takes over his letters to the [Daily] Graphic; and his opinions about the fortune of his racehorses and the British political situation.
(Untitled), 17 Jun 1891
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill ([South Africa]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of a visit to silver mines; his poor relationship with other members of the syndicate; his opinion of [Alfred] Beit and his travel plans.
(Untitled), 26 Jun 1891
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Johannesburg [South Africa]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: descriptions of his activities at game hunting, letters to the Daily Graphic, travel plans and details of his investments; his relief at not being involved with the Tories; and his pleasure at a "capital letter" he has received from WSC.
(Untitled), 29 Jul 1891 - 31 Jul 1891
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill ("In Camp near Umjinge river" [South Africa]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his success at game hunting and an encounter with lions, reports that they have almost run out of provisions and expresses his pleasure at the letters he has received.
(Untitled), 14 Aug 1891 - 16 Aug 1891
(Untitled), 01 May 1900
(Untitled), 09 Jun 1900
Letter from WSC (Pretoria [South Africa]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has been unable to write due to "almost ceaseless operations against the enemy" but that he intends to return home. He discusses the military action against the Boers; a future lecture tour in the United States and his hopes that ["London to Ladysmith via Pretoria"] has been well-received. Signed typescript with manuscript corrections.
(Untitled), 16 May 1891 - 21 May 1891
(Untitled), 25 May 1891
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Government House, Cape Town [South Africa]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of his stay with [Cecil] Rhodes, Sir Sidney Shippard and [Alfred] Beit; fighting between the British against Portuguese and natives; plans for his expedition; his decision to decline an invitation to make a parliamentary speech; letters to the Daily Graphic and his relief at [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough's] recovery.
(Untitled), 30 May 1891
(Untitled), 06 Jun 1891
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Johannesburg [South Africa]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of his uncomfortable journey from Kimberley; his concern at a telegram from [1st Lord] Rothschild about the position of the syndicate; the helpfulness and hospitality of [Alfred] Beit and observations on the British political situation and the relations with the Boers and the Portuguese.
(Untitled), 18 Nov [1899]
Letter from WSC (Pretoria [South Africa]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he has been captured by the Boers and that he hopes that he will not be detained as he is a Press Correspondent. He asks her to try and secure his release, commenting "After all this is a new experience - as was the heavy shell fire". Envelope present.
(Untitled), 21 Dec 1900
(Untitled), 26 Jan [1896]
(Untitled), 29 Dec 1899
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (The Anglo Saxon, 35A Great Cumberland Place [London]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her of his decision to join the South African Light Horse. He also mentions a plan to form a South African Ladies Hospital Fund, reports that "Sunny" [Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough] is also leaving for South Africa and asks her to give a message to WSC.
(Untitled), 26 Jun 1900
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Standerton, Transvaal [South Africa]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has now rejoined his regiment at Newcastle and has been observing the Boer forces. He describes the operations including the mild treatment of Boer farms which results in Boers remaining "on commando" and says that he would like to return home. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 03 Apr 1900
Letter from "Jack" [John] S Churchill (Ladysmith [South Africa]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including a description of the unpleasantness and monotony of camp life; the news that WSC has gone to join [1st] Lord Roberts; a request that she should pay a bill on his behalf; the news that she received a great reception in Cape Town; conditions [on the hospital ship] Maine and the reaction to WSC's telegrams about the treatment of the Boers.
(Untitled), 02 Jun 1900
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Dannhauser [South Africa]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has heard no news from her for three months; that his regiment is now working on the line of communications and plays no part in fighting although they are involved in hunting rebels and that he is getting tired of his regiment.