Marriage
Found in 467 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
Postcard from "A Working Man" (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill commenting on the "humiliating and unmanly position" of [Lord Randolph Churchill] having to send his wife to fight for his seat [at the Woodstock by-election] and on [Lord Randolph's] "vile language".
(Untitled), [1895]
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales] (Hotel Bristol, Paris [France]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] thanking her for allowing him to read a touching letter from [William] Gladstone [on the death of Lord Randolph Churchill]. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 10 [Feb] [1895]
Letter from George Curzon [later Lord Curzon of Kedleston] to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he expresses sympathy on the death of Lord Randolph Churchill and on her unselfishness and devotion in caring for him.
(Untitled), 15 [Feb] [1895]
Letter from Basil Chamberlain (Tokyo [Japan]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he expresses sympathy on the death of Lord Randolph Churchill and says that she must have looked forward to Randolph's death.
(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), 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), 29 Mar 1900
(Untitled), 25 Aug 1900
Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Hamburg [Germany]) to Mrs George Cornwallis West [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter and says that he is glad that she is enjoying her honeymoon; discusses the effect that a death has had on him; and says that he has just finished his "cure". Envelope present.
(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.
(Untitled), c 1894
Letter from Albert Edward [Prince of Wales](Marlborough House [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he comments on a letter which she has written in response to his advice about her marriage [to George Cornwallis-West], asserts that he has "said nothing behind your back that I have not said to your face" and urges her to think carefully.
(Untitled), 23 Nov 1898
Letter from "G" [George Cornwallis-West] (Melton Constable, Norfolk) to "Missus" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes the hunting and says that he wishes "that my darling little Missus was here to share [my bed].".
(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.