Transcript of a letter from WSC (Bloemfontein [South Africa]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which he discusses an imminent attack on Brandfort and speculates on the [Boer] War, gives news of [Charles, 9th Duke of] Marlborough, Ivor Guest [later Lord Ashby St Ledgers and 2nd Lord Wimborne] and Victor [2nd Lord Lytton], and recommends that Jack reads his accounts in the Morning Post. Typed. 2 copies. Original letter at CHAR 28/152B/181.

Letter from WSC (Pretoria [South Africa]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] including: the news that he plans to go home "after an interesting and exciting march" with General [Sir Ian] Hamilton; news of Hugo [Baring] and of the death of the son of [3rd Lord] Chesham; advice to leave the South African Light Horse and "come home to the quills of the city and the arms of the ladies". Signed typescript.

Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Windsor Castle) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he and [Alexandra] Princess of Wales [later Queen Alexandra] are unable to give official patronage to a performance at the Olympia [theatre] in aid of the [hospital ship] Maine although the Princess is grateful for [Lady Randolph's] contribution. Envelope sealed with red wax present.

Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Houghton Hall, Kings Lynn, Norfolk) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing the arrangement of a performance at the Olympia [theatre, in aid of the hospital ship Maine]. Envelope sealed with red wax present.

Letter from [?Helen D'Oyly] Carte (Savoy Theatre, London) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she expresses anxiety at the news that WSC has been taken prisoner [by the Boers] and asks her whether she would like to attend the first night of an opera; also includes filing note for letters on WSC's escape.

Letter from Walter Hely Hutchinson (Government House, Natal [South Africa]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he reports that WSC has stayed with him and has gone to Bloemfontein; says that he has been unable to see "Jack" [John S Churchill] and that he hopes that her work with the hospital ship is going well.

Letter from [Sir] Bindon Blood (Meerut, North West Provinces [India]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wishing her success in her voyage with the hospital ship [Maine] and expressing anxiety about WSC.

Letter from Reverend William Poulter, Chairman of the Midland Conservative Club (The Queen's College, Birmingham) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing anxiety at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers and informing her that the Club would like WSC to continue as their President and that they have selected a book which they would like WSC to present to them.

Letter from [Sir Edward] Hamilton to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War] and assuring her that he is sure that WSC will be safe.

Letter from [Henry, 5th Lord] Lansdowne [Secretary of State for War] (War Office) to Lady Randolph Churchill sending an account [not present] from [Sir Redvers] Buller [about WSC's capture by the Boers] and assuring her that he will inform her of any further news.

Letter from [2nd Lord] Ampthill (Colonial Office) to Lady Randolph Churchill enclosing a telegram [not present] and complimenting her on WSC's bravery in escaping from the Boers.

Telegram from [2nd Lord] Ampthill (Colonial Office) to Lady Randolph Churchill informing her that Sir Alfred Milner has telegraphed that WSC has arrived in Delagoa Bay [Mozambique].

Transcription of a telegram from Sir Alfred Milner to [Joseph] Chamberlain [Secretary of State for the Colonies] informing him that WSC has arrived in Delagoa Bay [Mozambique]. Transcribed by [2nd Lord] Ampthill and sent to Lady Randolph Churchill. Envelope present.

Letter from Sophia Leveson Gower (Hockwood, Limpsfield, Surrey) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy at the news of WSC's [capture by the Boers] and admiration for his conduct.

Letter from Violet (Castle Rising, Kings Lynn [Norfolk]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] expressing sympathy at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers and admiration for his conduct and commenting on the progress of the Boer War.

Letter from Francis Knollys (Marlborough House, Pall Mall [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing sympathy at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers.

Letter from Elizabeth Walls (The Glen, Lewisham Road, Lewisham [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill including a transcription of a letter from her son, a Private in the Durban Light Infantry, which praises WSC's conduct at the armoured train disaster.

Letter from Richard D'Oyly Carte (4 Adelphi Terrace, London) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he expresses sympathy at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers. Signed typescript.

Letter from Isabella, [Lady] Tweedmouth (3 Circus, Bath) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she expresses sympathy at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers and compliments her on his conduct and on her work with the hospital ship Maine.

Letter from P Wibaille (Normandie Villa, Thornton Avenue, Bedford Park [London]) to WSC in which he expresses sympathy on WSC's capture by the Boers; says that he has often heard praise about WSC and of Lady Randolph Churchill's work with the hospital ship Maine; and expresses sorrow at the numbers of boys he has taught who have been killed. Two envelopes present, one addressed to President Kruger.

Transcribed telegram from Sir Redvers Buller to [Henry, 5th Lord Lansdowne, Secretary of State for War] informing him that the Boer forces have succeeded in derailing an armoured train near Estcourt [South Africa] and that a company of Dublin Fusiliers have been taken prisoner. On the notepaper of the War Office.

Letter from [?Sir Edward] Grey (1 Connaught Place, Hyde Park, London) to Lady Randolph Churchill complimenting her on WSC's conduct [in the Boer War] and expressing relief that he is safe.

Letter from T D Williams (Clifton Villa, La Grange, Cook Co, Illinois [United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill complimenting her on WSC's conduct in the Boer War and expressing sympathy at the news that he has been captured.

Letter from Hilda Brodrick (34 Portland Place [London]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] complimenting her on WSC's conduct in the Boer War and sympathy at the news that he has been captured.

Letter from Edgar Vincent [later 1st Lord D'Abernon](Esher Place, Esher [Surrey]) to Lady Randolph Churchill complimenting her on WSC's conduct in the Boer War.