Telegram from Daisy [Princess of Pless] (Cannes [France]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she says that she has just read the news [of George Cornwallis-West's marriage to Mrs Patrick Campbell] and that he will regret it.

Letter from George [Cornwallis-West] (Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham [Kent]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] expressing sympathy at the news of Norman Lesie's death and commenting on the generosity of WSC in granting him an appointment and on her generosity in seconding it. Envelope present.

Letter from [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] (Blenheim Palace, Woodstock]) to [Clara] Jerome informing her of the birth of WSC. He explains the causes of WSC's premature birth and that the doctor from London did not arrive in time, reports that [Lady Randolph] was brave, that the baby is healthy and that they had to borrow "baby things" from the Woodstock solicitor's wife. Envelope present.

Letter from [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] (Blenheim Palace, Woodstock]) to [Clara] Jerome in which he says that Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] greatly appreciates her letters and is "going on wonderfully well." Envelope present.

Letter from [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] (Blenheim Palace, Woodstock]) to [Clara] Jerome in which he reports on the health of Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] and WSC and comments that [Leonard] Jerome has not answered his telegram. Envelope present.

Letter from [Lord Randolph Churchill] (Blenheim Palace, Woodstock) to Mrs [Clara] Jerome in which he says that Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] is well, that Clementine [Lady Camden, earlier Lady Clementine Churchill] is attending to her correspondence and says that he was concerned about [Lady Randolph] and that they have asked [Leonard] Jerome to be godfather [to WSC]. Envelope present.

Letter from [Lord Randolph Churchill] (Blenheim Palace, Woodstock) to Mrs [Clara] Jerome in which he says that Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] is well although she thinks herself stronger than she is; reports that the layette has not yet arrived; that they have received a letter from Madame de Hatzfeldt and that they will not bring WSC to Paris [France] as he is too small. Envelope present at CHAR 28/41/41. Signed manuscript.

Letter from [Frances, Duchess of] Marlborough (Emo Park, Portarlington [Leinster, Ireland]) to [Jennie] Jerome [later Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing [Lord] Randolph [Churchill's] great disappointment at not being able to join her [in Paris] because of the illness of [Lady Portarlington].

Letter from [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] (Huntercombe [Berkshire]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she urges her to follow her advice [concerning her marriage to Lord Randolph Churchill] and says that she should be discreet. Envelope present marked "immediate".

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].

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.

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".

Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Cercle de la Mediterranee, Nice[France]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter; says that he has seen his brother [the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn]; comments [on her relationship with George Cornwallis-West] "it is a pity that you have got yourself so talked about -& remember you are not 25!"; and refers to WSC's book ["The Story of the Malakand Field Force"]. Envelope present.

Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Cannes [France]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he comments on [her relationship with George Cornwallis-West] "I had no idea 'que c'etait une affaire si serieuse!' [that it was such a serious affair]" and discusses arrangements to see her for dinner. Envelope present.

Letter from "M" [Montagu Porch] (8 Cyprian's House, Coomassie, The Gold Coast [later Ghana]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses relief at a telegram from WSC on her improved health; says that he intends to ensure that she receives the best care; reports on his successful business interests associated with a railway and encloses a map of its location [see CHAR 28/133/6]; discusses financial affairs and promises that he will never be angry with her. Envelope present.

Photographs of Montagu Porch at 8 Cyprian's House, Coomassie [Gold Coast, later Ghana] including a photograph of him with the Bishop of Accra. Annotated with notes by Porch of the subjects of the photographs. Envelope present.

Letter from Leonie [Lady Leslie earlier Leonie Jerome] (Glaslough, County Monaghan [Ireland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she says that she heard that [Lady Randolph] had obtained the decree nisi [relating to her divorce from George Cornwallis West]; comments on George [Cornwallis West's] foolishness and the possibility that he might marry "Mrs P C" [Mrs Patrick Campbell]; and suggests that she should fill her life with "Politics -& art - and joie de vivre".