Marriage
Found in 467 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), [25] [Nov] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Gunton, Norwich [Norfolk]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes the shooting at Gunton and his hatred of "Donne, Clarendon and Gosford"; urges her not to "burn the candle at both ends" and speaks of his reluctance to dance without her.
(Untitled), [27] [Nov] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Gunton, Norwich [Norfolk]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for her letters. He speaks of the trials they have endured as strengthening their affection; describes the shooting and urges her not to listen to criticism of him.
(Untitled), 30 [Nov] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he urges her to try and be "more philosophical and contented" although he says that when he is with her "my philosophy goes to the wind...& I feel ready to face the devil if necessary and carry you off in the teeth of friends and relatives".
(Untitled), [01] [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] referring to her uncle's research into "his early life and exploits" and allegations of scandal, Lady Carnavon's praise for Jennie, and a visit from Alfred Churchill and his wife.
(Untitled), 04 [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he explains that he has decided not to contradict or investigate the slander against him and asks her to thank [Leonard Jerome] for supporting him; describes the shooting with [Lord] Alfred Churchill; and comments on [Leonard Jerome's] losses in the sinking of the Ville de [?] Harle.
(Untitled), [04] [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he wishes she would not write about the "bad reports" she hears about him and speaks of a meeting with Mr and Mrs [Henry] Standish.
(Untitled), 07 [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says he is distressed at not having received a letter from her; discusses a future visit to Smithfield cattle market in London; and looks forward to their married life together.
(Untitled), [10] [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of the arrival of [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales]; the names of some of the guests at Blenheim; and a request that she should not go to the United States as he hopes that they can be married in April or May.
(Untitled), [13] [Dec] [1873]
(Untitled), [14] [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his departure from Blenheim; observations on Mr and Mrs Strange Jocelyn; and arrangements for their marriage.
(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), [19] [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Bayham [Abbey, Lamberhurst, Kent]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including comments about the unkind remarks she made in her letter and her doubts about their future.
(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), 23 [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Brighton [East Sussex]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the difficulties created by [Clara Jerome] regarding their wedding, his intention to marry her at Easter unless there is an election, and a description of the aquarium at Brighton.
(Untitled), 24 [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Brighton [East Sussex]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including discussion of [Clara Jerome's] opposition to them marrying at Easter and a description of the Brookside harriers and a walk on the Downs.
(Untitled), 26 [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Brighton [East Sussex]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his gratitude that [Leonard Jerome] has taken their side; the visit of [Lord] Blandford [later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough] to Paris [France] and [Randolph's] future visit to Sandringham [Norfolk] with [Lady] Rosamund [Churchill, later Lady Fellowes and Lady De Ramsey].
(Untitled), 26 [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Brighton [East Sussex]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he objects to comments about her hair made by "that villainous Austrian" and that he is looking forward to seeing her in Paris [France].
(Untitled), 27 [Dec] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (St James' Club, Piccadilly [London]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including his opinion about [Clara Jerome's] opposition to their wedding and regret that he will not be able to see [Leonard Jerome] in Paris [France].
(Untitled), 05 [Mar] [1874]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (St James' Club, Piccadilly [London]) to [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his anger at a remark made about him; appreciation for a speech by Henry Chaplin; his delight at entering the House of Commons and relief that his parents [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough and Frances, Duchess of Marlbrough] are likely not to be able to attend their wedding.
(Untitled), 06 [Mar] [1874]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (St James' Club, Piccadilly [London]) to [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says he is looking forward to their wedding and hopes that the lawyers in the United States will not delay it. He describes being sworn into the House [of Commons]; houses he has been looking at; wedding gifts and his relatives' approval of her.
(Untitled), [08] [Mar] [1874]
(Untitled), [09] [Mar] [1874]
(Untitled), [12] [Mar] [1874]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] describing his duties as starter at a steeplechase race at [Merton College, Oxford] and discussing the members of his family who will attend their wedding.
(Untitled), [14] [Mar] [1874]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (10 St James' Square [London]) to [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] reproaching her for going out with a bad cold and for being "giddy and frivolous" so close to their wedding; enclosing designs of a monogram [not present]; asking her to inform him of the size of her fingers; and reporting that he intends to rent a house in Curzon Street [London].