Letter from WSC (25 Park Lane, London) to W Bernau [of Cox and Company] marked 'private' with details of his proposals for the payment of Super Tax. Signed manuscript.

Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Cox and Company] to WSC discussing the amount of a loan to purchase Local Loans. Unsigned carbon.

Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Cox and Company] to WSC informing him that he has arranged a loan of 14,000 pounds. Unsigned carbon.

Copy of a letter from WSC (2, Sussex Square, London) to W Bernau [of Cox and Company] informing him that he will take a loan of 14,000 pounds and instructing him to pay 300 pounds per month into CSC's account for household expenses. Unsigned carbon.

Letter from WSC (2, Sussex Square, London) to W Bernau [of Cox and Company] pointing out errors in his pass book; enquiring about his Local Loans; discussing payments he will make for building works at Chartwell and for Super Tax; and telling him that John S Churchill may sell some stock if necessary. Signed typescript.

Copy of a letter from W Bernau [of Cox and Company] to WSC enclosing his corrected pass book and informing him that when the cheques have been drawn on his account he will be within his agreed overdraft limit. Unsigned carbon.

Letter from WSC (2 Sussex Square, London) to W Bernau [of Cox and Company] informing him that "considerable progress" is being made [on the renovation of Chartwell] and that he will need to write cheques for 2,000 pounds. He discusses an extension of his overdraft and payment of 8,000 pounds he anticipates from the second volume of his book ["The World Crisis"] and the possibility of selling some stock. Signed typescript.

Notes [in the hand of W Bernau of Lloyds Bank] relating to the amalgamation of Randolph Churchill's bank accounts and his overdraft facility.

Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds Bank] to WSC informing him that his overdraft may be extended to 7,000 pounds on receipt of shares as security; reminding him that 250 pounds comprise a guarantee on the account of Randolph Churchill; and inviting him to dinner. Carbon typescript signed with initials.

Copy of a letter from [W Bernau of Lloyds bank] to WSC discussing Randolph Churchill's account and the securities for his overdraft held by the bank. He comments that the bank is unlikely to agree to a reduction of WSC's guarantee unless Randolph "keeps his account more within bounds than it has been lately." Carbon typescript signed with initials.

Letter from WSC (11 Morpeth Mansions, Westminster [London]) to W Bernau of Lloyds Bank informing him that he is taking steps to reduce his overdraft and asking him to confirm that his guarantee for Randolph Churchill should be reduced by 100 pounds. Signed typescript.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Marlborough Club, Pall Mall [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that Oliver was exaggerating in saying that he [Randolph] had been dangerously ill, and says that he is recovering and will remain in London until the "loan business" has been concluded.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Marlborough Club, Pall Mall [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that his departure [for France] has been delayed by arrangements for a loan and because [Lord] Blandford [later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough] wishes to see him; discusses financial affairs and says that they must live in an "economical manner" and asks for news of [WSC].

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Woodstock [Oxfordshire]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the pain caused by his rheumatism; dress material he has purchased for her; and his intention to bring WSC to England if he does not get stronger. He encloses a cheque for her to use to pay wages and discusses the necessity of securing a loan.

Letter from [Clara Jerome] (Club House, Corner Madison Avenue and 26th Street [New York, United States]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] including discussion of financial arrangements connected with letting the Club House. She hopes that Leonie [later Lady Leslie] is not becoming too emancipated and allowing [John] Leslie to visit, and asks [Lady Randolph] to thank [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] for his letter to [Leonard Jerome].

Letter from [Leonard Jerome] (Union Club, 1 W[est] 21st [Street New York, United States]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] expressing his pleasure at her engagement to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] because it is a "love match". He says that he has arranged a settlement of o2,000 a year for her; speculates about Randolph and the feelings of Clara [Jerome, later Frewen] at Jennie's engagement; and discusses Newport society. Envelope present.

Letter from [Leonard Jerome] (Union Club, 1 West 21st Street [New York, United States]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: discussion of the impression created by her recent visit to the United States with [Lord] Randolph [Churchill]; financial affairs and the possibility of [Lord] Randolph going to Ireland.

Letter from [Leonard Jerome] to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he would increase the amount of money that he gives her from o2,000 if "I could feel that it would do you and [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] the slightest particle of good". He speaks of rearrangements to the Club House; financial arrangements connected with the lease of the Club; asks after WSC and asks Randolph to send him plans of stands for race courses.

Letter from [Leonard Jerome] (Madison Club, Madison Square [New York, United States]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: sympathy on the death of [John, 7th] Duke [of Marlborough]; [Lord] Randolph [Churchill's] transformation from "reckless freelance" to "genuine statesman"; the state of railway stocks; and the possibility of having to find another club to rent the [Union] Club House, or turn the building into apartments.

Letter from [Leonard Jerome] (Madison Club, Madison Square [New York, United States]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: Clara [Jerome's] opinion of Moreton [Frewen]; his hopes of financial success from the racecourse, Jerome Park; his future visit to England and France; and his interest in [Lord] Randolph [Churchill's] political career and amazement that "over and over he has been smashed "pulverized"...And yet a little after he up he comes smiling...".

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Jorresdal [Jordal, Norway]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his opinion that an address he gave in London had a favourable effect in the election; his anticipation that the Conservatives will remain in government for a considerable time; financial affairs; and his success at fishing.

Letter from WSC (29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he asks where [Lord Randolph Churchill] is and describes his financial situation and progress at swimming and with Euclid.

Letter from "Winny" [WSC] ([29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Hove, East Sussex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for a P[ostal] O[rder] and detailing his examination marks and positions. Envelope present.