Marriage
Found in 467 Collections and/or Records:
(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), 08 May 1921 - 13 May 1921
(Untitled), 25 Jun 1921 - 27 Jun 1921
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.
(Untitled), 05 Jun 1921 - 12 Jun 1921
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.
(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), [23] [Mar] [1874]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (10 St James' Square [London]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including his disappointment at not having received a letter from her and decision that they should be married in both American and English embassies.
(Untitled), 29 [Oct] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a meeting held in Woodstock [Oxfordshire] concerning the town's sanitary arrangements; the change in his mother's [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough's] attitude towards their engagement; the advice of the parliamentary agent concerning the next general election and compliments on her letters.
(Untitled), 26 [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including a report of an interview with his father [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough] in which his father had stipulated that they must provide proof of their feelings by waiting before marrying, and the news that his pet pug dog has died.
(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), [30] [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his future journey to Paris [France] to see her; his joy at her father's [Leonard Jerome's] consent to their marriage; his duties as a magistrate at Woodstock [Oxfordshire]; Albert Edward, Prince of Wales' interest in them and Randolph's future visit to Paris.
(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), [18] [Oct] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (10 St James' Square [London]) to [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] concerning his return from Paris [France]; his pleasure at the locket which she gave him; and a family party to be held at Blenheim Palace.
(Untitled), 09 [Nov] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] hoping that a ring he has sent her has arrived safely; and suggesting that she should buy him a box in which to store letters. He asks that she should inform him about the "Bazaine trial" and discusses the likelihood that the Solicitor General will be dismissed for bribery and the uncertain state of affairs in Paris [France].
(Untitled), 07 Nov 1891
(Untitled), 13 Jun 1913
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West](43 St James' Place [London]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses their financial terms [of their separation] and says that he had nothing to do with a rumour. Envelope marked "private" present.
(Untitled), 18 Dec 1905
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (5 Austin Friars, London) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he apologises for not writing to her and says that he has visited Newlands [Manor, Lymington, Hampshire] with Edmund Wheater. He informs her that "Mechin" was there but reassures her that she is "No. 1" in his life.
(Untitled), 07 Jan 1912
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West](63 Jermyn Street [London]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has not telephoned her as he could not bear to hear the sound of her voice and discusses financial affairs and the household drinks bill.
(Untitled), 29 Dec 1912
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West](Eaton, Chester) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses their divorce, the "terrible ordeal" of parting, her good influence over him and financial affairs about which he asserts "it will always be my aim in life to provide for you according to your tastes". He also asks her to communicate with him if she is ill.
(Untitled), 31 Dec 1912
Draft letter from Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] (Coombe Abbey, Coventry [Warwickshire]) to George [Cornwallis-West] in which she discusses their separation. She says that she means to set herself a "higher ideal of life than heretofore" and urges him to do the same, says that they will always be friends, discusses the settlement of their financial difficulties and her sacrifice in "giving you up".
(Untitled), 19 Mar 1914
Letter from George [Cornwallis-West](43 St James' Place [London]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] setting out the amounts he will pay her as she has agreed not to take proceedings against him for alimony.
(Untitled), 02 Dec 1874
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.
(Untitled), 04 Dec 1874
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.