Leisure time activities
Found in 415 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 26 Dec [1877]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Barton Lodge, Steeple-Aston, Oxfordshire) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] returning letters [not present] from [Clara Jerome] and Leonie [Jerome, later Lady Leslie] and discussing financial worries, the parliamentary timetable, political talks and the previous day's shooting.
(Untitled), 25 Jan [1879]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Eno Park, Portarlington [Leinster, Ireland) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including descriptions of a party the previous evening, a hunting expedition with Rosamund [Lady Fellowes, later Lady De Ramsey, earlier Lady Rosamund Churchill] and an amateur singing concert and his wish that she had been present.
(Untitled), 14 Mar [1879]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Royal Hotel, Mallow [County Cork, Ireland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including the date of his return [to Dublin] and a description of the day's fishing.
(Untitled), 19 Apr [1879]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Vice Regal Lodge, Dublin [Ireland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of the weather conditions and their effect on fishing; an observation that [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] bullies him about his smoking; and his opinion about an announcement concerning Indian troops.
(Untitled), 01 Apr [1877]
(Untitled), 08 Jun [1877]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Fermoy [County Cork, Ireland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] describing the bad effect of the weather on the conditions for fishing.
(Untitled), 11 Jun [1877]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Royal Hotel, Mallow [County Kerry, Ireland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he explains that he has accompanied [Major] Trehorne on a fishing trip and his hope that she may join him with the Gallatines.
(Untitled), 15 Aug [1877]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Simonstone, Hawes, Bedale [Yorkshire]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including a description of guests at Simonstone and the previous day's shooting.
(Untitled), [1877]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Holywood, County Down [Ulster, Ireland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including a description of a fishing expedition with Captain Harrison; discussion of domestic staff [at Little Lodge, Dublin]; his intention to spend time at Beleek [County Mayo, Ireland] before progressing to Wharncliffe [Yorkshire] and his pleasure that she has met the Ashburtons.
(Untitled), [1879]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill ([?] Caregsville) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her of his safe arrival and describing a fishing expedition.
(Untitled), [1879]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill ([?] Caregsville) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses the effect of the weather on the conditions for fishing.
(Untitled), c 1880
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his hope that she has settled at Brighton [East Sussex]; his lack of success at fishing; the improvement in his health; and an argument he has had with [Lady Wimborne, earlier Lady Cornelia Churchill and Cornelia, Lady Guest] about her invitation to [the Duke of] Connaught [and Srathearn], brother of [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales] which has forced him to leave the house.
(Untitled), [1880]
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including his lack of success at fishing and a request that she give orders for WSC's hair to be cut short.
(Untitled), 12 Dec 1884
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (SS Rohilla) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including a description of his voyage and the good weather conditions; his itinerary; his enjoyment of chess games with Tighe and his companions on the ship.
(Untitled), 13 Dec 1884 - 18 Dec 1884
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (SS Rohilla) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including descriptions of a visit to Malta where he was entertained by the Governor, Sir [John] Lintorn Simmons; his impressions of the Palace and battleships in Malta; a church service and "smoking concerts" held on board the ship, and the Suez Canal which he describes as a "dirty ditch". He ends by requesting that [Lady Randolph] forward the letter to [Frances, Duchess of Marlborough].
(Untitled), 14 Jan 1885
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (The Residency, Indore [India]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his journey from Bombay to Indore; meetings with Maharajah Holkan and other natives; his opinion of Sir Lepel Griffin and description of the guests at a dinner party he hosted; cheetah hunting; and observations of the manoeuvres of the 7th Dragoons.
(Untitled), 01 Feb 1885
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (In Camp, Dudna [India]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of game hunting on elephants with Colonel Murray; the date he expects to arrive at Calcutta [India]; and his reaction to news that the House of Commons has been blown up.
(Untitled), 13 Sep 1885
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Auchnashellach [Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland] on the notepaper of the India Office) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including sympathy for the difficulties experienced by Clara [Frewen, earlier Clara Jerome] in childbirth; a message for [Henry] Chaplin; his success at fishing; and the hope that she has provided some entertainment for "Winny" [WSC].
(Untitled), 19 Sep 1885
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Auchnashellach [Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland] on the notepaper of the India Office) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including a description of his success at fishing; observations on the likelihood of a European war as a result of the actions of Russia and the illness of Cornelia [Lady Wimborne, earlier Cornelia Lady Guest and Lady Cornelia Churchill].
(Untitled), 15 Jan 1885
Letter from Frank Thomas [Secretary to Lord Randolph Churchill] (The Residency, Indore [India]) to [Frances] Duchess [of Marlborough] reporting on Lord Randolph Churchill's health and including a description of their journey from Bombay to Indore, Lord Randolph's interview with the Maharajah Holkar, and game hunting. He discusses their planned itinerary and the excitement amongst the natives aroused by Lord Randolph's visit.
(Untitled), 10 Jul 1886
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Jorresdal [Jordal, Norway]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including a description of his journey, his and "Tommy" [W H Trafford's] success at fishing and the satisfactory news he has received by telegram.
(Untitled), 27 Aug [1872]
Part of a letter from [Leonard Jerome] (Ocean House, Newport [Rhode Island, United States] to Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill] saying that he imagines she is enjoying the gaieties of Cowes [Isle of Wight]. He asks about a rumour that she is engaged to Mr Blunt, says that he expects to be consulted on such matters, and recommends three novels ("Will it do to visit her?", "Broken Toys" and "Fair women") for their accounts of English society. Envelope present.
(Untitled), [22] [Sep] [1873]
(Untitled), 13 Jul 1886
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Jorresdal [Jordal, Norway]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his opinion that an address he gave in London had a favourable effect in the election; his anticipation that the Conservatives will remain in government for a considerable time; financial affairs; and his success at fishing.
(Untitled), 04 Nov 1887
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Floors Castle [Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] including descriptions of his success at fishing and the hospitality of the Duchess of Roxburghe [formerly Lady Bowmont and Lady Anne Churchill], although he did not like the other people present at the party, who included [1st Marquess] Breadalbane.