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".

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 Frances, Duchess of Marlbrough](Shane's Castle, Antrim [Ulster, Ireland]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she thanks her for her letter, says that she hopes that nothing with "come of that Flirtation" and that [John, 7th] Duke [of Marlbrough] thinks that the gentleman in question has behaved foolishly.

Part of a letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she thanks him for a cheque for 20 pounds, comments on a dress which [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] is to give her, on her unhappiness and her decision to refuse an invitation from Lady Drogheda.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she says that his letters cheer her up, that she has been taking snuff for her cold, playing lawn tennis at the Vice Regal Lodge [Dublin, Ireland], re-reading his early letters to her and that WSC is well.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] (Vice Regal Lodge, Dublin [Ireland]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: a description of an unpleasant train journey during which Thomas [the footman] had been involved in a fight; a report of WSC and [Elizabeth] Everest ; observations on the illness suffered by the maid of Clara [Jerome, later Clara Frewen] which had attracted "much scandal"; the new cook and the dismissal of Mrs Britton; and news of the ending of "PB's" affair.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] saying that she is ill [with typhoid] and that she has seen two doctors, including Dr Laking. She asks him not to worry and thanks him for his letter. Pencil.

Part of a letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she says that she was upset by his telegram and apologises for sending a telegram to the wrong address and instructs him not to worry about her. Pencil.

Part of a letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: her distress that he has been worried about her health, financial difficulties and the payment of bills for the house, and her boredom with the "slops" she is given. Pencil.

Part of a letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] (2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: her recovery; thanks for a birthday present; her decision not to make it public that she is 29 years old, commenting "26 is quite enough"; and her desire to be with him at Nice [France] or Monte Carlo [Monaco].

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: Dr Laking's opinion of her recovery; the tediousness of being ill; a request for instructions about the payment of bills; the prosperity of Moreton [Frewen] and Clara [Frewen, earlier Clara Jerome]; and rumours of an affair between Lady Grace Lane and Hugh Lowther.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](Sandringham, Norfolk) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: thanks for his letters; her tiredness; a party where the guests included HRH [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales], [Count Charles] Kinsky and Henry Chaplin; letters from [WSC and John S Churchill] who are enjoying themselves at Newmarket [Suffolk] and anticipation of seeing him again.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](Blenheim Palace) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses the sale of a house in Charles Street; reports that "Mama" [Clara Jerome] is to remain in Paris [France] with Clara [Jerome, later Clara Frewen]; discusses plans to travel to Paris with him;and discusses the health of the baby [WSC].

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](Blenheim Palace) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she comments on a visit to Warwick Castle which she describes as "quite my 'ideale' of a castle", says that WSC has a cold and that she is missing him.

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses a letter from [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough] and the likelihood that [Lord] Blandford [later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough] will digrace the family over his quarrel with HRH [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales]; describes an "insolent and disgusting" letter from [5th Lord] Hardwicke; and asks him to return, commenting "do for Heaven's sake let's go through them [their troubles] together".

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she discusses travel arrangements and says that she is looking forward to seeing him; expresses approval for his dealings with [5th Lord] Hardwicke but instructs him to be discreet as she does not want her "name being mixed up in it"; and comments on a meeting with the Duc de Guiche and his treatment of Clara [Jerome, later Clara Frewen].

Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she expresses regret about a letter she had written to him and discusses his reply to a letter from [5th Lord Hardwicke] and the possibility that [Benjamin] Disraeli [later Lord Beaconsfield and Lord Hughendon] might see Queen [Victoria about Albert Edward, Prince of Wales' quarrel with Lord Blandford, later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough].

Letter from Clara Jerome (Rosetta Cottage [Isle of Wight]) to Lord Randolph Churchill in which she advises him to take the advice of his father [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough concerning his engagement to Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] and congratulating him on his "frank & honourable manner".

Letter from Clara Jerome ([Paris, France]) to Lord Randolph Churchill in which she informs him that [Leonard Jerome] has given his consent to him marrying [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] but warns him that he is unaware of the objections posed by [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough]. [Mr Jerome] has offered a settlement of 2,000 pounds per year.

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.

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.