Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (12 Clarges Street [London]) to Reverend W Sharman declining an invitation to address the Three Towns Radical Association as he thinks it unlikely that he would be favourably received. Signed manuscript. Includes a filing slip noting that the letter was sent by Edward Hoopes as an 80th birthday present [to WSC].

Transcript of part of a speech delivered by Lord Randolph Churchill at the Conference of the National Union in which he discusses the condition and state of the Conservative Party. Manuscript.

Copy of a letter from Frederick Montague [later 1st Lord Amwell](Ministry of Transport, Metropole Buildings, Nothumberland Avenue [London]) to WSC enclosing a letter from Lord Randolph Churchill. Includes a transcript of a letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Blenheim Palace) to an unidentified correspondent in which he declines an invitation to speak at the New Southgate Conservative Association and advocates the use of the term "Tory" as it emphasises the differences between the Conservative Party and "the cosmopolitan caucus-driven subversive sect which assumes to itself the somewhat ridiculous style and title of 'The Radical Party'". Filing slip present.

Letter from Ellen Williams (50 Stratford Street, Sparkhill, Birmingham) to WSC including a transcript of a letter marked private from Lord Randolph Churchill referring to the exploitation of the industrial classes by "capitalists". She asks permission to dispose of the original letter. Manuscript. Annotated "at liberty". Includes filing slip.

Copy of a letter from an un-named secretary to K N Corp thanking him on behalf of WSC for sending him a letter from Lord Randolph Churchill. Typescript. See CHAR 28/115/12-13.

Letter from K N Corp (90 Dupont Road, Raynes Park [London]) to WSC enclosing a gift of a letter from Lord Randolph Churchill [CHAR 28/115/13]. Manuscript. See also CHAR 28/115/11.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Bordeaux [France]) to an unidentified correspondent discussing a parliamentary question which he put to a minister and informing him that he would be glad to receive the "particulars". Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/114/11-12.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to James Keir Hardie declining an invitation to speak on the Labour Question in Ayrshire [Scotland]. He explains that he does not feel confident of speaking about the regulation of working hours by the State; recommends an article by Sidney Webb [later Lord Passfield]; discusses his support for an Eight Hours Bill drafted by Webb which he describes an ideal for "democratic legislation" as it would reduce unemployment and the profits of capitalists and stresses the importance of improving housing for the working class and reforming the liquor laws. Signed manuscript. Includes envelope with note that the letter was given to WSC in 1960 by Keir Hardie.

Letter from J Moore Bayley (Hill Top, Barnt Green, Near Birmingham) to WSC enclosing letters from Lord Randolph Churchill and WSC to his father, J Moore Bayley [see CHAR 28/115/19-41] as a gift. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/115/18.

Copy of a letter from WSC to J Moore Bayley thanking him for the gift of letters from Lord Randolph Churchill and WSC to his father, J Moore Bayley [see CHAR 28/115/19-41] whom he describes as "a great friend of mine". Unsigned typescript. See CHAR 28/115/17.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (Great Forsters, Egham [Surrey]) to J Moore Bayley marked private in which he thanks him for his letter, discusses a speech by "Joe" [Joseph Chamberlain] as an "impudent perversion" of his comments about Birmingham and its effects on the Conservative Party in Birmingham. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to J Moore Bayley marked confidential in which he discusses an article in the Birmingham Daily Times about an interview with [Joseph] Rowlands; describes a speech by Joseph [Chamberlain] as "laughable and inaccurate" and suggests that Bayley should be Chairman of the [Birmingham] Central Division if Rowlands continues to refuse to do so. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (2 Connaught Place [London]) to J Moore Bayley marked private in which he thanks him for his approval of his speech in Paddington [London], discusses political affairs and his impending journey to South Africa. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to J Moore Bayley discussing a possible appointment with [Joseph] Rowlands, his travel plans and the future election campaign. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill to J Moore Bayley in which he thanks him for sending news of Birmingham and discusses his speaking engagements at Bradford [Yorkshire] and Dundee [Angus, Scotland]; the likelihood of a dissolution of parliament as [William] Gladstone is unable to satisfy both the Liberal Party and the Irish; suggests that Arthur Balfour might be a suitable candidate as MP for Birmingham and discusses the Parish Councils Bill which will alter poor law administration. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to J Moore Bayley marked confidential in which he discusses the decline of the Midland Club without Joseph Rowlands; the bitterness of [Joseph] Chamberlain towards the Liberals and their "Newcastle programme"; future alliances in the Conservative Party ; the possibility that Bayley will be given the Central Division [Birmingham] parliamentary seat and invites Bayley to attend a meeting in St George's Hall, Bradford [Yorkshire] with Arthur Balfour. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to J Moore Bayley discussing arrangements to meet him. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to Mrs J Moore Bayley enclosing a photograph [not present] and expressing regret that he was unable to stay with her and her husband. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to J Moore Bayley marked private expressing disgust at the news of riots in Birmingham, commenting "I hope the Conservative Party have kept their hands clean". Signed manuscript. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to J Moore Bayley including: his opinion of the "disgraceful" riots in Birmingham; the harm which would have befallen "the Imperial cause in South Africa" if [David] Lloyd George had been injured in the riots; his opinion of Lloyd George as "a vulgar, chattering little cad"; comments on a book called "Poverty" by [Seebohm] Rowntree; the urgency of social reform as "I see little glory in an Empire which can rule the waves and is unable to flush its sewers". Signed typescript with annotations. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to J Moore Bayley including discussion of the difficulties of settling preferential tariffs which will satisfy the colonies; the undesirability of taking "the slippery path of protection"; international trade; and the possibility that the Free Trade issue will divide the Unionist Party. He asks Bayley to inform him about feelings in Birmingham and the Midlands. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning. Signed and annotated by WSC. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to J Moore Bayley in which he invites him to dinner, discusses the likelihood that the Protectionists will be blamed for dividing the [Conservative] Party and asks him to consider whether WSC and [Lord] Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood] should address a meeting in Birmingham. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to J Moore Bayley in which he discusses the success of [speeches delivered by WSC and Lord Hugh Cecil, later Lord Quickswood] in Birmingham and says that he has been complimented by his postman. Manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning signed by WSC. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (35A Great Cumberland Place [London]) to J Moore Bayley in which he says that he would like to visit Birmingham "to do something politically", discusses the likelihood of a war in the Transvaal [South Africa] and his agreement with the foreign policy of Mr C [Joseph Chamberlain]. Signed manuscript in the hand of WSC. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (105 Mount Street) to J Moore Bayley including: the consistency of his politics; [Arthur] Balfour's stance on Protection; political affairs including his isolation; his intention to send the section of his biography of Lord Randolph Churchill to Bayley for comments; a "very pleasant night" at Highbury [London] where he had a long discussion with "the great Joe" [Joseph Chamberlain]; his opinion that the Liberal Party will win the election and then "break into fragments" and a request for advice about his letter of resignation from the Midland Conservative Club. Signed manuscript in the hand of Annette Anning. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (35A Great Cumberland Place [London]) to J Moore Bayley in which he says that he believes that [Joseph] Chamberlain does not approve of his proposed visit to Birmingham and discusses South African affairs and the importance of patience. Signed manuscript in the hand of WSC. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from WSC (Home Office) to J Moore Bayley in which he thanks him for a present of a weapon and suggests that [the Conservative Party] should settle "some of the old hardy animals of political discussion" so that the problems of the Empire can be discussed. Signed manuscript in the hand of WSC. See CHAR 28/115/17-18.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to W J Bull recommending Lord Lorne [later 9th Duke of Argyll] as MP for South Manchester. Manuscript in the hand of a secretary signed by Lord Randolph.

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill (50 Grosvenor Square [London]) to Rowlands in which he comments on his poor health which has been caused by overwork; informs him of his intention to take a world tour with Lady Randolph Churchill; discusses the success of a speech by [Joseph] Chamberlain and comments on [5th] Lord Rosebery's poor public speaking and on political affairs. Manuscript in the hand of Lord Randolph Churchill. Includes a filing slip and a note to the effect that Miss G M Rowlands gave this letter to WSC in October 1947.

Letter from Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] (Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta [Canada]) to "Sniffy" [Leonie, Lady Leslie, earlier Leonie Jerome] including: her hopes of receiving letters from the family at San Francisco [United States]; travel arrangements in a Pullman private car; a misunderstanding between Lord Randolph Churchill and William Van Horne, Chairman of the Canadian Pacific Railway; the decline in Lord Randolph's health caused by travel; difficulties posed by Lord Randolph when he is cross or excited; plans to travel to Yokohama [Japan] despite the likelihood of war; Dr Keith's opinion that Lord Randolph will make a complete recovery; a description of the scenery and climate; the marriage of Olive; her depression when she thinks of Cowes [Isle of Wight]. Signed manuscript in the hand of Lady Randolph Churchill. Transcripts at CHAR 28/115/48-59. Includes a filing note dated 19 October 1952.

Typed transcript of CHAR 28/115/45-47.

Typed transcript of CHAR 28/115/45-47.

Typed transcript of CHAR 28/115/45-47. Annotated on 18 October 1962 with a note that the top copy was sent to CSC.

Photocopy of a letter from WSC (Bloemfontein [South Africa]) to Mr Collins defending his speech about the resolution of affairs in South Africa . He maintains that "mercy and forgiveness" are required, that the Dutch are instrumental to the development of the country and comments "it is my instinct to wish to swim up stream." Signed manuscript in the hand of WSC. Includes a note that the letter was given to WSC in January 1955 by Bryce Nairn.