Letter from C E Parker-Rhodes (Senator House, Harewood Road, Merton, Surrey) to Lady Randolph Churchill marked "confidential (strictly)" informing her that Mr Donaldson-Hudson has said that he will resign his parliamentary seat if Lord Randolph Churchill is defeated in the Woodstock by-election. He says that if this is the case, he will stand as an Independent candidate in order to prevent Lord Randolph's opponent obtaining the lead. He encloses his calling-card. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".

Letter from C E Parker-Rhodes (Senator House, Harewood Road, Merton, Surrey) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he congratulates her on the result of the Woodstock by-election [which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph] and says that he intends to oppose [William] Gladstone's policy on trade and industries.

Telegram from Sir Robert Peel (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he congratulates her [on the result of the Woodstock by-election] and says that the result is attributable to the work done by her and Lady Curzon [formerly Lady Georgiana Churchill, later Lady Howe].

Letter from Mrs James Davis, Dame of the Primrose League (Varna Road, Edgbaston [Birmingham]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wishing her success in canvassing for Lord Randolph Churchill at Woodstock success. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".

Telegram from The Edinburgh Habitation, Primrose League, 9 Castle Street [Edinburgh, Scotland]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the success of the [Woodstock by-election] and saying that the result is due to her exertions [she canvassed the election on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].

Letter from Henry Bibin, Ruling Councillor of the Sunderland Habitation of the Primrose League (Sea View, Sunderland) to Lady Randolph Churchill thanking her for telegraphing the result of the Woodstock by-election and congratulating her on the successful result [she canvassed the election on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].

Letter from Robert Rolfe (25 Norfolk Road, Brighton [Sussex]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wishing Lord Randolph Churchill success in the Woodstock by-election and commenting that he will be "the man of the future". Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".

Letter from H W Stamper (Richmond [Virginia, United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that Lord Randolph's popularity in Virginia is partly due to her support and "wifely devotion", congratulates her on his success in the Woodstock by-election [which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill] and says that he admired her when she lived in New York [United States].

Letter from W Taylor (238 Hyde Road, Manchester) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] enclosing an article from the Manchester Guardian [not present] concerning her support for Lord Randolph Churchill in the Woodstock by-election and advising that Lord Randolph should improve his manners if he wishes to win. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".

Letter from T Trevorwhite (The Salisbury Club, St James' Square [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the [result of the Woodstock by-election] and on her "splendid efforts".

Postcard from an un-named correspondent (Nottingham) to Lady Randolph Churchill saying that the Nottingham radicals and republicans will rejoice if [Lord Randolph Churchill] is defeated [at the Woodstock by-election] and comments that "It shows how thin-skinned the reptile must be if he takes the hump because of opposition" in view of his comments about [William] Gladstone and other leaders.

Postcard from "A Working Man" (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill commenting on the "humiliating and unmanly position" of [Lord Randolph Churchill] having to send his wife to fight for his seat [at the Woodstock by-election] and on [Lord Randolph's] "vile language".

Letter from Mrs Waddington (Heywood House, Oldham [Lancashire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she expresses anxiety [at the news that WSC has been taken prisoner by the Boers] and says that she is "nursing the ward ...in readiness when our splendid candidate [WSC] comes to represent us" and encloses a ribbon [not present].

Letter from L R Stanton (Excursion and Tourist Agent, 112 Union Street, Oldham, [Lancashire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill expressing admiration for WSC's conduct in the Boer War, saying that he hopes that WSC will contest Oldham [Lancashire] again and offering his support.

Letter from [William] St John Brodrick [Under Secretary of State, War Office] to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he discusses the possibility of addressing a meeting in Oldham [Lancashire] and says that he would like to know whether WSC would like him to.

Letter from Maria Clegg (20 Grafton Street, New Road, Tailsworth, Near Oldham [Lancashire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she expresses sorrow at the news of WSC's capture by the Boers, comments on the high esteem with which he is regarded by the people of Oldham and wishes Lady Randolph success [with the hospital ship Maine].

Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Balmoral Castle) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he wishes WSC success in the election [at Oldham, Lancashire] commenting "I am not a party politician" and discusses his plans.

Letter from "G" [George Cornwallis-West] (Melton Constable, Norfolk) to "Missus" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he complains of toothache, describes the hunting and discusses the possibility of WSC standing for Liverpool.

Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (Guisachan, Beauly [Invernesshire, Scotland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is glad that she has accepted an invitation from the Jamiesons and that he hopes that WSC [will be elected MP for Oldham].

Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (Guisachan, Beauly [Invernesshire, Scotland]) to "Jai Jai" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that the "dowager Lady J" commented on his absence from church, asks her to telegraph the results of the [Oldham] election and to show an enclosure [not present] to WSC.

Letter from WSC (29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to "Papa" [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he hopes that his father will be elected as MP for Birmingham [Central] and says that if Colonel Tottenham, the father of another school boy, is elected for Winchester, they may have a "supper".

Letter from WSC ([29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he would like her to visit him and expresses his pleasure that [Lord Randolph Churchill] has been elected as MP for South Paddington.

Note from Leslie Rowan [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to WSC referring to letter from Alec Dunglass [Alexander Douglas Home, later Lord Home of the Hirsel] about his brother standing against WSC at Woodford [Essex]. [see CHAR 20/197A/50].

Letter from Alec Dunglass [Alexander Douglas Home, later Lord Home of the Hirsel] to WSC apologising for the antics of his "lunatic brother" who had decided to stand against WSC at Woodford [Essex] in the General Election. "My only comfort is that it will embarrass me far more than you.".