Family
Found in 662 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 16 Sep 1899
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West](Invercauld, Ballater, Aberdeenshire [Scotland]) to "Missie" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing the possibility that they may marry. He observes that she changes her mind frequently, says that he will not marry her until he has more money, that he has quarrelled with many of his relations and friends and that WSC made "strong arguments" in favour of leaving matters as they are.
(Untitled), 11 [Nov] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including his future visit to Paris [France], his anxiousness that her father [Leonard Jerome] should like him and his suspicion that she is jealous of Mrs [Bill] Carrington.
(Untitled), 14 [Nov] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses his pleasure at her mother's [Clara Jerome's] agreement to his visit to Paris [France] to meet [Leonard Jerome].
(Untitled), [16] [Nov] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses a visit by Lord Brooke to Blenheim, his future visit to Paris [France] and meeting with [Leonard Jerome].
(Untitled), [18] [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst [Kent]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] apologising for "scolding her" but warning her that her good nature may be taken advantage of. He also comments on her father's [Leonard Jerome's] attitude towards their relationship.
(Untitled), 20 [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst [Kent]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] reporting on a discussion with his father [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough] during which his father had agreed that they might marry at Easter, asking her to inform her parents [Leonard Jerome and Clara Jerome] accordingly and discussing his future visit to France to see her. He also speaks of his jealousy about her.
(Untitled), 21 Oct 1889
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Moulton Paddocks, Newmarket [Suffolk]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] describing a meeting with [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] and Henry Fowler and his success at fishing. He says that he hopes to see her in London the following week, speculates on the success of various racehorses, and comments on a "capital letter" sent to him by WSC.
(Untitled), 24 Jan 1885
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Residency Lucknow [India]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: thanks for her letters and a request that she thank "little Winny" [WSC] for his letter which Lord Randolph describes as well written; his annoyance at a letter from [Sir Henry Drummond] Wolff; his poor opinion of the English in Lucknow; and observations on a meeting with the natives of Lucknow.
(Untitled), 24 May 1885
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Hotel Bristol [5, Place Vendome, Paris, France]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: description of his voyage; the names of those he has seen [in Paris], who included the Rothschilds; Henry James' opinion of an affidavit prepared by [Lord] Blandford [later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough] which is described as "vicious".
(Untitled), 16 Aug 1890
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Cliveden, Maidenhead [Buckinghamshire]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] reporting his safe arrival at Cliveden; describing an evening spent at Moulton [Paddocks, Newmarket, Suffolk] where "Lady G" was amusing about her lovers and his success at the races at Windsor [Berkshire]; and commenting that [WSC and John S Churchill] are well and "permit us to lead a fairly tranquil existence".
(Untitled), [15] [Mar] [1886]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Bedford Hotel, Brighton [East Sussex]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] expressing his distress that WSC's fever has returned, enclosing a telegram [not present] and including directions for [Dr Robson] Roose as to where he is staying.
(Untitled), 02 Dec [1874]
Letter from Clara Jerome (Paris [France]) to [Frances] Duchess [of Marlborough] thanking her for her letter, saying that she was disappointed at not being able to be with [Lady Randolph Churchill] for the birth of WSC and that she hopes to receive daily reports from [Lord] Randolph [Churchill].
(Untitled), 21 Oct 1874
Letter from Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] (Blenheim Palace, Woodstock) to "Mama" [Clara Jerome] including: thanks for a letter; the postponement of a decision about a layette until [Lord] Randolph [Churchill's] return from Oxford; walking with "Clemmy" [Lady Camden, formerly Lady Clementine Churchill]; a "stiff & uncomfortable" social occasion; comments on the incredible" gossip & scandal" which is spoken and discussion of clothes which are to be ordered. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 30 Sep [1873]
(Untitled), [1876]
(Untitled), 30 Nov 1894
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.
(Untitled), 24 Sep 1894
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.
(Untitled), 11 Sep 1894
(Untitled), 15 Sep 1894
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.
(Untitled), 16 Jan 1885
(Untitled), 06 Feb [1885]
(Untitled), 05 Dec [1884]
(Untitled), 05 Dec 1884
Letter from WSC (Brighton [Sussex]) to "Papa" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he hopes his father had a good journey [to India] and that he watched his father's ship sailing away.
(Untitled), 25 Dec [1884]
(Untitled), [c 1892]
WSC's history notebook, [from ?Harrow School] containing notes on: The War of the Spanish Succession, with accounts and maps of the First Duke of Marlborough's campaigns, The Literature of Queen Anne's Reign, The Darien Scheme, Scotch Affairs, 1702-1714, The Fortunes of Parties, 1702-1714, The Reign of George I, The Reign of George II.