Letter from WSC (Admiralty, Whitehall) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] about the naval estimates which he describes as "past the danger point". He informs her that he has written to Sir E[dward] Grey about a consulship for "Hugh", and that Lady Blanche [Hozier] is better and that the children are well. In a postscript he makes comments on the poor health of [5th Lord] Rosebery. Envelope present.

Letter from John S Churchill (Elstree School [Hertfordshire]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is waiting to receive a letter from "Winey" [WSC] to hear that he has taken Sandhurst by storm.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: her decision not to go to Monte Carlo [Monaco]; the deterioration in the health of "Papa" [Leonard Jerome]; the illness of [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough]; and news that WSC has passed his Preliminary Examination in all subjects and is in a special Sandhurst class, an achievement for which she suggests he should be rewarded.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: political news about [Charles] Parnell and the Irish from [Lord] Hartington [later 8th Duke of Devonshire]; her irritation that [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] has asked her to take [Lady] Sarah [Churchill, later Sarah Wilson] to the theatre; and WSC's improvement at school.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: the implications of a financial crisis in the City [of London]; Lofts' search for a house; the death of [Hannah] Lady Rosebery; the improvement in the health of "Papa" [Leonard Jerome]; and a visit to the theatre to see Mrs [Lily] Langtry playing Cleopatra.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she describes an evening with the de Mondys, reports that the baby [WSC] is better but sad that he is away and asks him to send her regards to [Lord] Blandford [later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough].

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses household accounts and the servants; asks about the Hague [The Netherlands] and [Lord] Blandford [later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough] and reports that WSC is missing him.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](Blenheim Palace) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses the sale of their house; comments on his family's disapproval of their plan to go abroad; reports that the baby [WSC] looks pale and that she feels "melancholy".

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she gives instructions for [Elizabeth] Everest and the care of the baby [WSC]; expresses approval for his letter to [John, 7th] Duke [of Marlborough concerning Lord Blandford, later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough]; comments on the behaviour of [W H] Trafford; discusses financial affairs and the attachment between Clara [Jerome, later Clara Frewen] and Prince de Claremont.

Letter from [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] to Sunderland [Lord Blandford, later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough] giving family news and asking about his brother's ship. Includes a note to the effect that the letter was written after 1857 and was acquired by Lord Randolph Churchill.

Letter from [Lord Blandford, later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough] (44 Queen Anne's Gate [London]) to Lord Randolph Churchill in which he discusses family affairs and the possibility of legal action which will create bitterness and mentions negotiations in Russia which involve [Sir Henry Drummond] Wolff and [Baron] Moritz [Hirsch].

Letter from "Bobbety" [5th Lord Salisbury earlier Lord Cranborne](House of Lords) to "Mamma" [Alice, Lady Salisbury] enclosing an account by Sir Henry Drummond Wolff of Lord Randolph Churchill's resignation [see CHAR 28/116/1-14]. He informs her that WSC was given the account by a solicitor, asks her whether she would be able to amplify the details and comments on WSC's "very strong feelings" about his father's resignation. Signed typescript. See also CHAR 28/116/40-41.

Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (Branksome Dene, Bournemouth [Hampshire]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] discussing arrangements for his return home and her poor health; asking whether he and Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] would like "Lily" [Lilian, Duchess of Marlborough, later Lady William Beresford] to care for [WSC and John S Churchill] and expressing a desire to see him.

Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (Grand Hotel, Scarborough [Yorkshire]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] in which she says that she is unsure where to send letters to him; says that she thinks that "Jack" [John S Churchill] has enjoyed spending time with her; recommends that he should advise WSC about "diligence & hard work...economy & self denial" and expresses anxiety about his health.

Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: her health and plans to take "Jack" [John S Churchill] to the sea; news of WSC and her attempts to discipline him "especially ab[ou]t money"; her anxiety about him and appreciation for his letters; news about Erick Curzon and horse racing.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] (Iwerne Minster House, Blandford [Dorset]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which she says that she has received a letter from Colonel [John] Brabazon enclosing a letter from Sir Bindon Blood which praised WSC, commenting that "he was doing the work of 2 ordinary subalterns", and said that it was likely that WSC would be awarded the Victoria Cross or the DSO [Companion of the Distinguished Service Order]. See also CHAR 28/111/2-3. Signed manuscript.

Typescript copy of CHAR 28/111/1.

Typescript copy of CHAR 28/111/1.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to an unidentified correspondent informing him that he is to be tutored by Mr Pugh, that he hopes to go to Balliol [College, University of Oxford], that he is to attend the celebrations for the coming of age of [Lord] Blandford, later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough] and that he hopes to visit Eton [school].

Telegram from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Edgware Road [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill reporting that Oliver [Borthwick] has telegraphed that WSC has been captured by the Boers. He reassures her that WSC was not wounded but displayed "splendid" bravery.

Letter from WSC (The Headmaster's, Harrow [School, Middlesex]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which he asks whether Jack has settled down; informs him that he has a "dear little room" which he has decorated; discusses the possibility of visiting Jack and sending him stamps; and informs him that he has swapped 2 coins. Signed manuscript.

Letter from WSC (The Headmaster's, Harrow [School, Middlesex]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which he thanks him for some books and "P.O.O.'s" [Post Office Orders?]; says that he has purchased curtains for the den and instructs Jack to make 2 bunks for them to sleep in; and informs him that he has begun to study Chemistry. Signed manuscript. Typed transcript at CHAR 28/152A/3-4.

Transcript of a letter from WSC (The Headmaster's, Harrow [School, Middlesex]) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which he thanks him for some books and "P.O.O.'s" [Post Office Orders?]; says that he has purchased curtains for the den and instructs Jack to make 2 bunks for them to sleep in; and informs him that he has begun to study Chemistry. Typed. 2 copies. Original letter at CHAR 28/152A/2.