Marriage
Found in 467 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 28 Jul 1904
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (White's [Club, London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he apologises for not being able to come and see her due to a Council meeting especially as it is their "wedding night" and assures her that he feels "just the same".
(Untitled), 26 Aug 1904
Letter from [George Cornwallis-West] (Loch More, Lairg [Sutherlandshire, Scotland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his journey and the breaking down of his car and asks her to send a syringe which he needs for his "beastly complaint".
(Untitled), 29 Jun 1885
Letter from George Elliott (The American Rural Homes Company, Rochester, New York [United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that there is a great deal of local interest in the career of Lord Randolph Churchill, says that he wishes her success in [the Woodstock by-election which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph], and asks her whether she would be prepared to write an article on women's influence in British politics.
(Untitled), 30 Jun 1885
Letter from Mark Bean, Honorary Secretary (The Constitutional Club, Hull [Yorkshire]) to Lady Randolph Churchill informing her of a resolution in which the members expressed pleasure at Lord Randolph Churchill's appointment at Secretary of State for India and wished him success in the Woodstock by-election. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
Telegram from Sir Robert Peel (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he congratulates her [on the result of the Woodstock by-election] and says that the result is attributable to the work done by her and Lady Curzon [formerly Lady Georgiana Churchill, later Lady Howe].
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
Letter from Mrs James Davis, Dame of the Primrose League (Varna Road, Edgbaston [Birmingham]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wishing her success in canvassing for Lord Randolph Churchill at Woodstock success. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
Telegram from The Edinburgh Habitation, Primrose League, 9 Castle Street [Edinburgh, Scotland]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the success of the [Woodstock by-election] and saying that the result is due to her exertions [she canvassed the election on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
Letter from H W Stamper (Richmond [Virginia, United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that Lord Randolph's popularity in Virginia is partly due to her support and "wifely devotion", congratulates her on his success in the Woodstock by-election [which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill] and says that he admired her when she lived in New York [United States].
(Untitled), 01 Jul 1885
Letter from W Taylor (238 Hyde Road, Manchester) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] enclosing an article from the Manchester Guardian [not present] concerning her support for Lord Randolph Churchill in the Woodstock by-election and advising that Lord Randolph should improve his manners if he wishes to win. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
(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), [17] [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes a party at Blenheim for an agricultural dinner; refers to the bracelet which he has given to her as "binding you to me irrevocably"; and describes his happiness that her mother [Clara Jerome] has agreed to let her write to him.
(Untitled), [18] [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] replying to a letter from her which has hurt him by suggesting that he has changed since [they met at] Cowes [Isle of Wight]. He says that he was mistaken in her; that he presumes that she viewed their affair only as amusement at Cowes; includes a short poem; and asks her to reassure him that she did not mean what she wrote.
(Untitled), [31] [Mar] [1874]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Carlton Club [London]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he refutes her comments about his letters; reports that he has met [Leonard Jerome] in London and taken him to see lawyers and says that he is looking forward to seeing her.
(Untitled), 04 [Sep] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he suggests that she should persuade her mother [Clara Jerome] to let her write to him more often; that Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and Alexandra, Princess of Wales have spoken of how much they liked her; and that he is waiting for her father's [Leonard Jerome] response [concerning their proposed engagement].
(Untitled), 07 Sep [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to "Jeannette" [Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he will not be able to come to Cowes [Isle of Wight] until her father's [Leonard Jerome's] answer [concerning their engagement] has arrived. He speaks of his feelings for her which he thinks would be described as "quite out of date in this practical 19th century" and adds that the pug is in "small health".
(Untitled), [24] [Mar] [1874]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (House of Commons Library) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including appreciation for a wedding present given by Madame de H[atzfeldt] and discussion of whether they will have to be married at both [English and American] embassies.
(Untitled), 23 [Sep] [1873]
(Untitled), [30] [Mar] [1874]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (St James' Club, Piccadilly [London]) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] including a description of a dinner the previous evening and arrangements for their wedding.
(Untitled), 01 Jan 1883
(Untitled), 05 Jan [1883]
(Untitled), 30 [Nov] [1873]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he urges her to try and be "more philosophical and contented" although he says that when he is with her "my philosophy goes to the wind...& I feel ready to face the devil if necessary and carry you off in the teeth of friends and relatives".
(Untitled), 24 Apr 1894
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] reproaching her for deciding not to see him on Friday evening as he had tickets for Henry James' new play.
(Untitled), 19 Apr 1911
Letter from Jennie [Cornwallis-West formerly Lady Randolph Churchill] (2 Norfolk Street, Park Lane [London]) to George [Cornwallis-West] in which she asks him to return home and "start afresh" and for respect and consideration, and says that financial affairs can be settled later and that he should understand that he is he returns it is without any pressure or coercion. Manuscript with pencil alterations. Covering letter at CHAR 28/28/6.
(Untitled), 19 Sep 1912
Letter from WSC (Admiralty Yacht) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] expressing sympathy for her troubles [with George Cornwallis-West] and saying that he agrees with her decision and hopes that she may be able to come for a cruise.