First World War (1914-1918)
Found in 1514 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 01 Dec 1915
Letter from WSC ([France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for money, discusses his relationship with the Grenadiers, conditions [on the Western Front], the return of "K" [Lord Kitchener] and his opinion of the Government. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 08 Dec 1915
Letter from WSC (General Headquarters, British Army in the Field [France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his time with the army as "pleasant & peaceful", reports that he has inspected trenches at Nieuwpoort and Ostende [Belgium] and visited the battlefield at Carency [France] and that he is relieved that he is not associated with the present actions of the Government. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 23 Jan 1916 [23 Feb 1916]
Letter from WSC (6th Royal Scots Fusiliers in the Field [France]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is looking forward to returning home and discusses the effect of the cold weather on fighting in the trenches. Envelope present. Note that although the letter is dated 23 January 1916, context suggests it is 23 February 1916.
(Untitled), 04 Apr 1916
Letter from WSC (6th Royal Scots Fusiliers in the Field [France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses his decision to return from France, says that he enjoys being in the trenches and intends to speak to Arthur Balfour. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 01 Feb 1915
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill]([France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his work arranging the billeting of troops, comments on the unpleasantness of the town, and describes the problems posed by frostbite in the trenches.
(Untitled), 24 Feb 1915
(Untitled), 01 Jan 1915
Song by Roger de Chateleux entitled "Souvenir de la Campagne 1914 - ?" which satirises the behaviour of the British troops in France. Printed. Covering letter at CHAR 28/121/2.
(Untitled), 20 Apr 1915
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](G H Q Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he details the numbers of ships waiting at the Dardanelles, reports that landing should be imminent and on damage to the "Ocean" and "Irresistible" and the sinking of the "Bouvet" and asks whether Peregrine [Churchill] has begun to speak. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 20 Jun 1915
(Untitled), 29 Jul [1915]
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](G H Q Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses the determination of the Turkish forces; says that he has seen Hugh Frewen and that he regrets that he has not seen Peregrine [Churchill] for a long time; comments on the unpleasant conditions for the troops in Egypt and the high morale of the troops at the Dardanelles expedition; and anticipates victory at the cost of large casualties. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 07 Oct [1915]
(Untitled), 22 Oct 1915
(Untitled), 15 Jan 1916
(Untitled), 25 Jan 1916
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (ANZAC [Cairo, Egypt]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is likely to remain with [General Sir William] Birdwood if Birdwood is given Australian forces; describes the unpleasantness of travelling in a troop ship; and expresses concern about "Goonie's" [Gwendeline Churchill earlier Gwendeline Bertie] financial worries. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 31 Jan 1916
(Untitled), 16 Mar 1916
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Headquarters, Australian and New Zealand Army, Ismailia [Egypt]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his imminent departure for France; financial difficulties; and the appointment of [Lieutenant-Colonel Sir John] Murray over [Colonel Sir John] Maxwell. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 14 Apr 1916
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses concern about an operation she has had on her toe, says that has seen WSC who is "unsettled" about political affairs and predicts that the Prime Minister [Herbert Asquith, later Lord Oxford and Asquith] "may wriggle out again with his promises" and that the Coalition Government will come to an end. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 26 Apr 1916
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he hopes to return home on leave shortly, comments on the lack of understanding about political events at home, predicts that the Prime Minister [Herbert Asquith [later Lord Oxford and Asquith] will remain in office, discusses WSC's position in a "dugout" and says that he is sure that "his turn will come again". Envelope present.
(Untitled), 16 Aug 1916
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the slow progress of attack on the Western Front; the plentiful supply of munitions; praise for the ANZAC troops; gloomy accounts of German affairs in prisoners' letters; and advice to sell American securities. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 06 Sep 1916
(Untitled), 31 Oct 1916
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] returning papers [not present] for her to sign and discussing the difficulties in using horses for transport because of the mud.
(Untitled), 31 Oct 1916
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (1st ANZAC, France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including; problems posed by the large amount of mud which has caused men to drown; concern about events in Romania; the death of [the Marquis de] Breteuil and the poor conditions in the trenches and dug outs. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 07 Dec [1915]
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Dardanelles) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the problems posed by cold weather which has led to men in the trenches dying of exposure; relief that WSC has left the Government; financial difficulties; the unpopularity of [General Sir] Ian [Hamilton]. Annotated by Lady Randolph Churchill "Keep money part private".
(Untitled), 22 Dec [1915]
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Dardanelles Army) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: discussion of domestic arrangements; the evacuation of ANZAC troops from Gallipoli; news that WSC is happy in the trenches although he has enemies in the army; the bankruptcy of ?Kim Manchester and his hopes to go to Egypt.
(Untitled), 23 Feb 1917
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (1st ANZAC [France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of a visit to Paris with [General Sir William] Birdwood and the people he has seen who include Emily Yznaya; the isolation of the British embassy in Paris; discussion of affairs in Germany including scarcity of food; the attitude of Americans in Paris regarding the war. Envelope present.