Marriage
Found in 467 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (St James' Club, Piccadilly [London]) to [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is "much too low at being away from you" to go to a play with the Standishes; that he hopes that her father [Lenard Jerome] will agree [to their engagement]; and that he wears a locket containing her photograph and hair.
(Untitled), 04 [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he suggests that she should persuade her mother [Clara Jerome] to let her write to him more often; that Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and Alexandra, Princess of Wales have spoken of how much they liked her; and that he is waiting for her father's [Leonard Jerome] response [concerning their proposed engagement].
(Untitled), 07 Sep [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he will not be able to come to Cowes [Isle of Wight] until her father's [Leonard Jerome's] answer [concerning their engagement] has arrived. He speaks of his feelings for her which he thinks would be described as "quite out of date in this practical 19th century" and adds that the pug is in "small health".
(Untitled), 07 Sep [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] concerning arrangements to meet her [in London] with her mother's [Clara Jerome's] permission. He comments that their one-sided correspondence is "disheartening" and on the long wait for her father's [Leonard Jerome's] response [concerning their engagement].
(Untitled), [12] [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is looking forward to seeing her in London. He describes his pain at her not being allowed to write to him; informs her that his parents [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough and Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] have consented to their engagement; and speculates on her father's [Leonard Jerome's] response.
(Untitled), [17] [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes a party at Blenheim for an agricultural dinner; refers to the bracelet which he has given to her as "binding you to me irrevocably"; and describes his happiness that her mother [Clara Jerome] has agreed to let her write to him.
(Untitled), [18] [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] replying to a letter from her which has hurt him by suggesting that he has changed since [they met at] Cowes [Isle of Wight]. He says that he was mistaken in her; that he presumes that she viewed their affair only as amusement at Cowes; includes a short poem; and asks her to reassure him that she did not mean what she wrote.
(Untitled), 23 [Sep] [1873]
(Untitled), 25 [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his father's [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough's] insistence that they should wait a year before they get married and hopes for Randolph's parliamentary career; speculations on a future dissolution of parliament; and his intention to tell his father that "his beastly old borough [Woodstock, Oxfordshire] can go to the devil".
(Untitled), 28 [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he urges her to write and inform him of her father's [Leonard Jerome's] response [concerning their engagement] and discusses a large party at Blenheim, which Albert Edward, Prince of Wales will attend.
(Untitled), [26] [Aug] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his journey away from Cowes [Isle of Wight], and promises to write to her mother [Clara Jerome] concerning his "position, prospects & means".
(Untitled), [13] [Oct] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he reproaches her for not writing to him.
(Untitled), [26] [Oct] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Eastbourne [East Sussex]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including his hopes that his aunt and uncle, Lord and Lady Portarlington, may influence his parents [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough and Frances Duchess of Marlborough] to allow them to marry soon.
(Untitled), 22 Jun 1900
Letter from Arthur [Bigge, later Lord Stamfordham, Private Secretary to Queen Victoria](Castle Blayney, Ireland) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that he hopes that her marriage to George Cornwallis-West will be happy, that he hopes that their age difference will not be commented on and says that he will present the matter to the Queen "in its proper light".
(Untitled), 07 Sep 1898
Letter from George [Lord] Curzon [later Lord Curzon of Kedleston] (Strathpeffer [Ross and Cromarty, Scotland]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he congratulates her on WSC's escape [from the Boers] and says that he does not think that he will be able to appoint [George] Cornwallis-West.
(Untitled), 28 Jun 1900
Letter from Mary [Lady Curzon](Viceroy's Camp [India]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she wishes her happiness in her marriage [to George Cornwallis-West] and says that she hopes that her financial affairs have improved through the success of [the Anglo Saxon] Review; Lady Margaret Ewing's lack of money; and the work of George [Lord Curzon, later Lord Curzon of Kedleston as Viceroy of India].
(Untitled), 20 Jun 1900
Letter from [Henry, 5th Lord] Lansdowne [Secretary of State for War] (War Office) to Lady Randolph Churchill marked "private" concerning the possibility that [George Cornwallis] West might be removed from his regiment. He advises her not to "gratify the busybodies by taking serious notice of the incident".
(Untitled), [Jul] [1900]
List of the names of those who sent telegrams to Lady Randolph Churchill on her marriage [to George Cornwallis-West].
(Untitled), 09 Aug 1899
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales] (Marlborough Club, Pall Mall [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter, says that he has been to see [Princess Charles of Denmark], urges her to consider [her marriage to George Cornwallis West] carefully as he warns "you will find your position a very different one from what it has been". Envelope present.
(Untitled), 19 Aug 1899
(Untitled), 05 Sep 1899
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Schloss Friedrichshof, Cronberg, Taunus [Germany]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is glad that she is feeling better, that he hopes that she is feeling "more sensible", and discusses his objections to her proposed marriage [to George Cornwallis West]. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 20 Sep 1899
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Balmoral) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is glad that she has decided not to marry her "young man" [George Cornwallis West], discusses their friendship and her description of him as a "fair weather friend" and says that he would like to see her. Envelope sealed with black wax present.
(Untitled), 24 Sep 1899
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Mar Lodge, Braemar [Aberdeenshire, Scotland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he would like to see her, explaining "there are things I can only say to you". He also discusses [the breaking off of her engagement to George Cornwallis West] and WSC's appointment as correspondent to the Morning Post. Envelope sealed with black wax present.
(Untitled), 25 May 1918
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.
(Untitled), 11 Jun 1918
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Headquarters, 5th Army, British Expeditionary Force, France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that WSC has given him a full account of her wedding [to Montagu Porch]; describes a visit to Paris and anticipates victory with the arrival of American troops; reports that he has been awarded the Companion of the Distinguished Service Order and comments that John [G Churchill] has settled down at school.