Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses the pain of being separated from him, breakfast with [Henry] Standish and [Helene] Standish, reports compliments on her skating from Madame de Sagan and says that she is not lonely with "dear Winston"[WSC].

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] to "R" [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: the engagement of [Lady] Rosamund [Churchill, later Lady Fellowes and Lady De Ramsey] to [William] Fellowes [later 2nd Lord De Ramsey]; her concern about the attitude of [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] to the engagement; the behaviour of the Duke of Connaught [and Strathearn]; and discussion about servants.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](Carton, Maynooth [County Kiladre, Ireland]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she gives the names of those present at the party who include Captain Rochford and his wife, [Henry] Guinness and [Emelina] Guinness and comments on [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough's] opinion about the engagement of [Lady Rosamund Churchill, later Lady Fellowes and Lady De Ramsey] to [William Fellowes, later 2nd Lord De Ramsey].

Part of a letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: a sea crossing in the Calabria and her illness; the possibility that "Mama" [Clara Jerome] may go to the United States and that Clara [Frewen, earlier Clara Jerome] might be alone; a suggestion that he should avoid writing "melancholy" letters to [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough]; progress with the decoration of a studio; and news of "Jack" [John S Churchill] and WSC.

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.

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].

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 (Aske, Richmond, Yorkshire) to [Louis] Jennings including: discussion of the edition of Lord Randolph Churchill's speeches, her approval of the proofs and her hopes for its effect on public opinion of Lord Randolph; reminiscences about [Benjamin] Disraeli [later Lord Beaconsfield and Lord Hughendon]; Lord Randolph's resignation and her hopes for the revival of his political career. Envelope present.

Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (General Headquarters British Army in France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses news of her marriage [to Montagu Porch]. He expresses surprise but says "If he makes you happy we shall soon be friends" and expresses regret that he will not be able to attend the wedding. Envelope present.

Letter from CSC (33 Eccleston Square [London]) to "B M" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she thanks her for her letter about her visit to Glaslough [Monaghan, Ireland]; says that she intends to go to Lullenden [Sussex] where WSC will visit her and that "Goonie" [Gwendeline Churchill, earlier Gwendeline Bertie] is working in a hospital.

Letter from "Clemmie" [CSC] (Ladies Athenaeum Club, 31 & 32 Dover Street [London]) to "B M" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she thanks her for lending her her house for the birth of [Marigold Churchill] and reports that Nellie [Romilly, earlier Nellie Hozier] has given birth to a son two weeks prematurely.

Letter from "Clemmie" [CSC] (Lullenden, East Grinstead [Sussex]) to "B M" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she declines an invitation, says that she is occupied with her canteen work and expresses pleasure at [Lady Randolph's] "wonderful new happiness" [a reference to her relationship with Montagu Porch].