Elections
Found in 1062 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 25 Feb 1874
Letter from [Frances, Duchess of] Marlborough (104 St James' Square [London]) to [Jennie] Jerome [later Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing [Lord] Randolph [Churchill's] canvassing activities and enclosing letters [not present] from Colonel Thomas and Mr Watkins. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 05 Nov [1884]
Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough](Cholsey, Slough [Berkshire]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she speculates on the chances of [Lord Randolph Churchill] being elected in Birmingham, asks whether she would like "Jack" [John S Churchill] to stay with her, comments that Randolph is [3rd] Lord Salisbury's "only prop" and expresses sympathy over the Primrose League.
(Untitled), 31 Jan 1874
Newspaper cutting from The Sun concerning an election address given to the electors of Woodstock [Oxfordshire] by Lord Randolph Churchill.
(Untitled), Jul 1885
Telegram from Lady Charles Beresford (105 Eaton Square [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the result of the Woodstock by-election [which Lady Randolph canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 04 Jul 1885
Telegram from Lord Cairns (Board of Trade) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the success of [the Woodstock by-election] and on her effective canvassing [on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 05 Jul 1885
Telegram from Cranborne (Carlton Club, St James' [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her [on the result of the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 29 Sep 1900
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].
(Untitled), 30 Sep 1900
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.
(Untitled), 29 Jun 1885
Letter from George Elliott (The American Rural Homes Company, Rochester, New York [United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that there is a great deal of local interest in the career of Lord Randolph Churchill, says that he wishes her success in [the Woodstock by-election which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph], and asks her whether she would be prepared to write an article on women's influence in British politics.
(Untitled), 30 Jun 1885
Letter from Mark Bean, Honorary Secretary (The Constitutional Club, Hull [Yorkshire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill informing her of a resolution in which the members expressed pleasure at Lord Randolph Churchill's appointment at Secretary of State for India and wished him success in the Woodstock by-election. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
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".
(Untitled), 06 Jul 1885
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.
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
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].
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
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".
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
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].
(Untitled), 04 Jul 1885
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].
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
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".
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
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].
(Untitled), 01 Jul 1885
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".
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
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".
(Untitled), 30 Jun 1885
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.
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
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".
(Untitled), [26] [Jan] [1874]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (10 St James' Square [London]) to [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] saying that he is shortly to leave for Blenheim Palace to stand in the election at Woodstock [Oxfordshire] and is hoping to meet the local farmers. He advises her to read the Times during the borough elections.
(Untitled), 23 [Sep] [1873]
(Untitled), [14] [Jan] [1874]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Eno Park, Portarlington [Leinster, Ireland]) to [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] concerning Lady Portarlington's illness and the likelihood that she may die; his regret that he cannot go to Paris [France] to see her; and his electoral prospects at Woodstock [Oxfordshire].