Literature
Found in 1265 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 22 Mar [1898]
Letter from WSC (Peshawar [India]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses his disappointment at receiving the proofs [of "The Story of the Malakand Field Force"] and the "gross solecisms and fearful blunders" contained therein and hopes that he may be able to delay its publication. He gives examples of mistakes, misprints and alterations by Moreton Frewen which he fears will make him (WSC) appear "shallow - ill educated - slovenly". Envelope present.
(Untitled), [Mar] [1898]
Letter from WSC to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he lists some of the mistakes he has noticed in the proofs [of "The Story of the Malakand Field Force"], describes his objections to alterations made by Moreton Frewen and says that he hopes that the mistakes have not been printed in the final version. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 19 Jan [1899]
Letter from WSC (4th Hussars [Bangalore] India) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing his work [on "The River War"], a letter he has received from Ivor Guest [later Lord Ashby St Ledgers and 2nd Lord Wimborne], and the possibility that he may write a biography of [Lord Randolph Churchill]. The letter is dated 1898, but its contents suggest that it dates to 1899.
(Untitled), 20 Apr 1898
Newspaper cutting from The Pioneer reviewing three books on the frontier campaigns in India: "A Frontier Campaign" by Lord Fincastle and P C Elliot-Lockhart and "The Story of the Malakand Field Force" by WSC. Annotated by WSC "This criticism is of course more weighty than the others - as the Pioneer is an 'expert' paper".
(Untitled), 08 Apr 1898
Newspaper cutting from The Morning Post reviewing "The Story of the Malakand Field Force" by WSC. Annotated by WSC "Morning Post. Published at Delhi".
(Untitled), 19 Apr 1898
Letter from VSM (Editor of the United Service Magazine, 13 Charing Cross Road, London) to WSC congratulating him on "The Story of the Malakand Field Force" and asking him to write a "political - strategical" article about the northern frontier of India for inclusion in the magazine. Annotated by WSC "I have written an article for them. See June number.".
(Untitled), 03 Apr 1902
Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he hopes that she and George [Cornwallis-West] will be able to visit Blenheim and includes criticism of an article she has written.
(Untitled), 15 Aug 1902
Letter from WSC (Blenheim Palace) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing his work on the biography [of Lord Randolph Churchill], commenting "There emerges from these dusty records a great and vivid drama". He asks her to send newspaper cuttings and adds that "Jack" [John S Churchill] could help him in deciphering the handwriting of [Frances] Duchess [of Marlborough]. Signed typescript.
(Untitled), 19 Sep 1902
Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he enjoyed seeing her and that he has received letters from [Joseph] Chamberlain which he is working on [for the biography of Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 27 Sep 1902
Letter from WSC (Balmoral Castle) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has enjoyed his stay and that King [Edward VII] has treated him "vy kindly" and asks her to send him notes about [Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 09 Oct 1902
Letter from WSC (Canford Manor, Wimborne [Dorset]) to Mrs George Cornwallis-West [formerly Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he reports that Cornelia [Lady Wimborne, formerly Lady Guest and Lady Cornelia Churchill] has provided useful material about [Lord Randolph Churchill] for his biography. He asks whether Miss [Annette] Anning might be able to help him with correspondence. Signed typescript.
(Untitled), [Dec] [1902]
(Untitled), 14 Sep 1903
Letter from WSC (Guisachan [Beauly, Invernesshire, Scotland]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he apologises for not being able to visit her at Lochmore and reports that he is busy writing [the biography of Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 25 Aug 1904
Letter from WSC (Villa Cassel, Moerel, Valais, Switzerland) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing arrangements to stay with her and the progress of [his biography of Lord Randolph Churchill] and the difficulties which have arisen.
(Untitled), 01 Sep 1904
Letter from WSC (Villa Cassel, Moerel, Valais, Switzerland) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her of his plans to go to Paris with "Sunny" [Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough] and saying that he has written about her "Russian expedition" in [his biography of Lord Randolph Churchill] and commenting that she has not told him whether J[ohn] M[orley] has asked for some papers.
(Untitled), 14 Sep 1904
Letter from WSC (Salisbury Hall, St Albans [Hertfordshire]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] marked "private" informing her of his decision not to leave for Scotland because of his progress with [his biography of Lord Randolph Churchill] and commenting on J[ohn] M[orley]'s encouragement with the book and his hopes to make 8-10,000 pounds from it.
(Untitled), 24 Sep 1904
Letter from WSC (Blenheim Palace) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his work [on the biography of Lord Randolph Churchill]; a conversation with "Joe" [Joseph Chamberlain] about [Lord Randolph]; assistance with the chapter on Home Rule provided by [John] Brodrick and George Hamilton and problems with a motor. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC.
(Untitled), 09 Feb 1905
Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to write about her recollections of life with [Lord Randolph Churchill] in London and Ireland between 1874 and 1880 to shed light on "the personal aspect" of his life. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC.
(Untitled), 31 Aug 1905
(Untitled), 03 Oct 1905
Letter from WSC (Blenheim Palace) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] marked "private" inviting her to a meeting in Manchester at the Free Trade Hall at which Sir Edward Grey and Lord Durham are to speak and saying that he hopes to make a great deal of money [from his biography of Lord Randolph Churchill]. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 30 Oct 1905
(Untitled), [Aug 1907]
(Untitled), 26 Sep 1907
Letter from WSC (Eichhorn, Brunn [Brno, Czechoslovakia, later Czech Republic and Slovakia]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] concerning his criticism of her book, his opinion that she will create a "charming women's book" and encouragement to work on it. He also outlines plans for his journey and discusses a letter from the Prime Minister [Henry Campbell-Bannerman] which he would like [Annette] Anning to file. Envelope present marked "private".
(Untitled), 23 Nov 1907
Letter from WSC (Jinja, Victoria Nyanza [Kenya]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of his journey; arrangements with the Strand magazine for the publication of articles; the degree of civilisation of the natives in Uganda and concern at the illness of "CB" [Henry Campbell-Bannerman]. Envelope present marked "private".
(Untitled), [1896]
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for her letter and for sending him money, asking her to buy a copy of the Pall Mall [Gazette] as it contains an article about Sandhurst by WSC and discussing the expulsion of two boys from Harrow.