Marriage
Found in 467 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 24 Oct [1886]
Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (Huntercombe [Berkshire]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she assures her that she will not mention anything that [Jennie] has said to her, urges her not to be impulsive and to seal her lips, says that there are many who are jealous of her and discusses a "magnificent speech" given by [Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 19 Nov [1886]
Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (Huntercombe Manor, Maidenhead [Berkshire]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she speaks of gossip and urges [Lady Randolph] not to be jealous. She reports a conversation she has had with "R" [Lord Randolph Churchill] about his relationship with Jennie, and her hopes that their difficulties may be resolved and mentions the names of guests she has entertained.
(Untitled), 27 Jul 1894
Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses the health of [Lord Randolph Churchill] and the high expenses of their travels, she suggests that Jennie should consider cutting down on the number of servants, reports on the wedding of Frances [Wimborne] and gives news of WSC and says that she has been obliged to check him as he needs a "firm hand".
(Untitled), 07 Aug 1894
(Untitled), c 1884
Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (Cholsey [Slough, Berkshire] to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses her influence over [Lord Randolph Churchill] and says that she would be prepared to come [to London] for Primrose League business.
(Untitled), c 1875
(Untitled), 20 Aug 1899
(Untitled), 12 Sep 1899
Letter from "Georgie" [George Cornwallis-West](Duart Castle, Craignure, Isle of Mull [Argyllshire, Scotland]) to "Missie" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he misses her and that he will "stick to" her even if they do not marry.
(Untitled), 14 Sep 1899
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West](Station Hotel, Perth [Scotland]) to "Missie" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he could not understand her telegram, that he is depressed that their plans to marry "have burst like a soap bubble", and that he understands that she fears becoming "a subject of ridicule".
(Untitled), 28 Jul 1904
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (White's [Club, London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he apologises for not being able to come and see her due to a Council meeting especially as it is their "wedding night" and assures her that he feels "just the same".
(Untitled), 26 Aug 1904
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (Loch More, Lairg [Sutherlandshire, Scotland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his journey and the breaking down of his car and asks her to send a syringe which he needs for his "beastly complaint".
(Untitled), 02 Feb 1900
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West] (50 Park Street, Grosvenor Square [London]) to "Missie" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses disappointment at the news that she is not leaving Durban [South Africa]; says that [William Cornwallis-West] keeps suggesting that he should marry an heiress to alleviate financial difficulties and reports that HRH [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales] has asked him "searching questions" which he refused to answer. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 1900
Telegram from George [Cornwallis-West] to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that he is "bitterly disappointed" [that she is not leaving South Africa].
(Untitled), 06 Feb 1900
Telegram from George [Cornwallis-West] (Milford on Sea [Hampshire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that he has seen in the papers that the Maine is to leave Durban [South Africa] but that she is staying and comments "This is your effort to return".
(Untitled), [1900]
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West] (The Anglo-Saxon Review, 35A Great Cumberland Place [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter, asks her to suggest an interview with HRH [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales], comments on the news that the Maine is to sail to China and says that he is looking forward to being married to her.
(Untitled), 18 Dec 1905
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (5 Austin Friars, London) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he apologises for not writing to her and says that he has visited Newlands [Manor, Lymington, Hampshire] with Edmund Wheater. He informs her that "Mechin" was there but reassures her that she is "No. 1" in his life.
(Untitled), 10 Jul 1900
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West] (Hotel Metropole, Folkestone [Kent]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he hopes that she is resting "to keep your health & youth & activity as long as possible for the man whom you love".
(Untitled), 14 Jul 1902
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (Keele Hall, Newcastle [Staffordshire]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he reassures her that what has taken place will not alter his feelings for her and says that he wished that she had told him that she had decided to do some work.
(Untitled), 21 Dec 1911
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West](Furstenstein, Bez. Breslau [Poland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses the loss of "Beppo" [a pet]; describes his visit to Pless and the guests who were there; comments on the likelihood of war with Germany and WSC's policy at the Admiralty and wishes her a happy new year which he hopes "may be a better one for us both".
(Untitled), 07 Jan 1912
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West](63 Jermyn Street [London]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has not telephoned her as he could not bear to hear the sound of her voice and discusses financial affairs and the household drinks bill.
(Untitled), 29 Dec 1912
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West](Eaton, Chester) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses their divorce, the "terrible ordeal" of parting, her good influence over him and financial affairs about which he asserts "it will always be my aim in life to provide for you according to your tastes". He also asks her to communicate with him if she is ill.
(Untitled), 31 Dec 1912
Draft letter from Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] (Coombe Abbey, Coventry [Warwickshire]) to George [Cornwallis-West] in which she discusses their separation. She says that she means to set herself a "higher ideal of life than heretofore" and urges him to do the same, says that they will always be friends, discusses the settlement of their financial difficulties and her sacrifice in "giving you up".
(Untitled), 14 Aug 1903
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (The Plas, Tan y Bwlch, North Wales) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses shooting, says that he dreamt that she had not been "quite good", and discusses the burden of dealing with business letters during his holiday.
(Untitled), 01 Jan 1904
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (Ashby St Ledgers, Rugby [Warwickshire]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he wishes her a happy new year; expresses concern at her depression; reassures her that her happiness will remain his "first consideration"; informs her that he is attending an Engineering Society meeting; discusses her return to London and asks about Mrs Shaw.
(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].