Marriage
Found in 467 Collections and/or Records:
(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), 07 Nov 1891
(Untitled), [1878]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Marlborough Club, Pall Mall [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: an argument with [Lady] Fanny [Marjoriebanks, later Lady Tweedmouth, earlier Lady Fanny Churchill]; his eagerness to return to her; the future visit of "Henri" [Henry Standish]; and his intention to go to Nice [France] on the advice of [Dr] Clayton.
(Untitled), [1878]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (St James' Club, Piccadilly [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including his intention to speak in support of the government in the House [of Commons] and to disassociate himself from the "extreme Turcophile party", financial affairs and the arrangement of a loan. In a post-script he asks why she went to the drawing room when he had asked her not to.
(Untitled), 15 Aug 1881
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (29 St James' Place [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] enclosing a letter [not present] from [Boni de] Castellane whom Lord Randolph describes as a "blackguard". He advises her that she should "be more careful in her manner to men" and discusses the possibility that [William] Gladstone had considered resigning.
(Untitled), 01 Jan 1883
(Untitled), 05 Jan [1883]
(Untitled), 20 Oct 1888
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he intends to travel to Newmarket [Suffolk] that afternoon, advising her not to spend her money on a new brougham commenting "you seem rather like Winston [WSC] about money", and describing those he has met in London who include "Natty" [1st Lord Rothschild] and [Count Charles Kinsky].
(Untitled), 19 Feb 1899
Letter from "G" [George Cornwallis-West] (Compton Verney, Warwick) to "Missus" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes a hunt, reports that it is true that [Lord] Cottenham has run away with [Rose Leigh] and says that only his "extreme sense of duty" prevents him being with her.
(Untitled), 08 Apr 1899
Letter from "G" [George Cornwallis-West] (Bank of England [London]) to "Missus" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his feelings for her and says "If ever I were to do any good in this world, it would be because of your influence".
(Untitled), 09 May 1899
Letter from "G" [George Cornwallis-West] (Guards' Club [London]) to "Missie" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he did not like having to leave her, discusses arrangements to see her and refers to her as his "embryo wife".
(Untitled), 15 Jul 1899
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West] (Victoria Barracks, Windsor [Berkshire]) to "Missus" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes a military ceremony and the state colours and says that he has told Mrs Greaves that they are to marry.
(Untitled), 13 Aug 1899
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West] (Queen's Club, St James' Palace [London]) to "Missie" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his feelings for her and says that Miss Calley had tried to persuade him not to marry [Lady Randolph].
(Untitled), 14 Aug 1899
Letter from "Georgie" [George Cornwallis-West] (Arthur's, St James' Street [London]) to "Missie" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing their engagement and enclosing a newspaper cutting [CHAR 28/35/51] concerning the announcement of their engagement.
(Untitled), [04] [Aug] [1899]
Newspaper cutting concerning the announcement of the engagement of George Cornwallis-West to Lady Randolph Churchill which includes comments on the difference in ages between them and on the "versatility" of Lady Randolph Churchill. Covering letter at CHAR 28/35/50.
(Untitled), 16 Feb 1887
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Biskra [Algeria]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of the unpleasant weather conditions and the D'Alsace party; a request that she should not go to any parties given by [Robert, 3rd Lord] Salisbury commenting "you w[ou]ld make y[ou]rself much too cheap"; and a reproach for forgetting to send him a copy of the leading article in the Times each day.
(Untitled), 30 Dec [1912]
Letter from Shelagh [Duchess of Westminster, formerly Shelagh Cornwallis West] (Eaton, Chester) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] wishing her a happy new year and commenting on the generosity of her behaviour towards George [Cornwallis West, a reference to granting him a divorce].
(Untitled), Dec 1912
Postcard of a photograph of a man with two children in which the sender wishes Mrs Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill] a happy new year.
(Untitled), 14 Mar 1913
Letter from F E [Smith, later Lord Birkenhead](70 Eccleston Square [London]) to Mrs West [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that her case [her divorce from George Cornwallis West] would not have attracted attention but for public interest in her personality and wishes her success with her play ["The Bill"].
(Untitled), 20 Aug 1908
Letter from [1st Lord] Redesdale (Batsford Park, Moreton in Marsh [Gloucestershire]) to Mrs West [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he was impressed by WSC's "winning ways" and expresses pleasure at WSC's future marriage to Clementine [Hozier, later CSC].
(Untitled), 17 Aug 1908
Letter from Blanche [Lady] Airlie (Airlie Castle, Clythe [Scotland]) to Mrs West [Lady Randolph Churchill] congratulating her on WSC's engagement to Clementine [Hozier, later CSC] and commenting on her fondness for Clementine.
(Untitled), 07 Jul 1913
Copy of a letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] (31 Dover Street [London] to [Charles, 9th] Duke of Marlborough and [4th] Lord Howe [earlier Lord Curzon] asking them to consent to H Woodhouse being appointed as receiver in place of [Edward] Manistry, explaining that this would save her money and that her affairs are being settled due her separation from George [Cornwallis West]. Unsigned typescript.