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CHAR 28/18/1-2
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her of his safe arrival and reporting that Mr [H O] Davidson thinks it likely that he will secure his remove. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[25] [Jan] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/3-4
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] apologising for not writing to her sooner and expressing pleasure at the news that she is returning home. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[23] [Feb] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/5-6
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"Plan of action" for a mock battle involving the Harrow army corps drawn by WSC in red and black ink. Envelope present.
2 folios
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25 [Mar] 1889 |
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CHAR 28/18/7-8
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he informs her that he has moved into [James] Welldon's house, describes his room and various items he would like "Woom" [Elizabeth Everest] to send to him. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[02] [May] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/9-10
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he is "happy and quite well" and asking her to allow [Elizabeth] Everest to buy items for his room. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[03] [May] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/11-12
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] apologising for not writing to her and asking her to visit him on the following day. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[07] [Jun] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/13-14
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Letter from WSC (The Head Master's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he informs her that he has joined the "Army class" and that he is learning French and geometrical drawing and studying for the Shakespeare prize. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[28] [Sep] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/15-16
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to allow [Elizabeth] Everest to send his bicycle for a "grand field day" at Wimbledon [Surrey] and to sign an order [?to permit him to fence]. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[02] [Oct] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/17-18
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] thanking her for sending him an order [?to permit him to fence] and asking her to visit him on Saturday. In a postscript he informs her that he has won a rifle shooting competition and includes a diagram of the position of his bullets. Includes envelope.
1 folio
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[09] [Oct] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/19-21
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Letter from WSC (Harrow on the Hill [Middlesex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to visit him as he would like her to "jaw" [James] Welldon about keeping him "on reports" and discussing arrangements for appointments with the doctor and dentist. In the hand of [James] Milbanke. Envelope present.
3 folios
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28 Oct [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/22-23
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he enjoyed "Papa's" [Lord Randolph Churchill's] visit and that he is looking forward to the holidays. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[09] [Nov] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/24
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Envelope addressed to Lady Randolph Churchill in the hand of WSC.
1 folio
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11 Nov 1889 |
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CHAR 28/18/25-26
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Letter from WSC (Reverend James Welldon's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that Welldon is determined that WSC should get his remove and that he hopes that he will be allowed to take a holiday on his birthday. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[16] [Nov] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/27
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Envelope addressed to Lady Randolph Churchill in the hand of WSC. Letter at CHAR 28/18/52.
1 folio
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Nov 1890 |
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CHAR 28/18/28-30
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] describing the contents of an examination he has taken and his hopes that he has passed. He lists the essay questions which were set and comments on his luck that he had revised the map of New Zealand. Envelope present.
3 folios
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[1890] |
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CHAR 28/18/31
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Telegram from WSC (Harrow School [Middlesex]) to [Elizabeth] Everest informing her that he is well and that he has secured his remove.
1 folio
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22 Jan 1889 |
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CHAR 28/18/32-33
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he was surprised that she visited him in such bad weather and suggests that she might like to come to see the assault at arms or the grand concert. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[06] [Dec] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/34-35
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he apologises for not writing earlier as he has been busy and has been "on lines" for two half holidays and asks her to visit him. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[08] [Dec] [1889] |
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CHAR 28/18/36-37
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Letter from WSC (The Head Master's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he informs her that he has secured his remove, comments that he has become economical and asks her to sign an enclosure to confirm that he has had measles. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[16] [Feb] [1890] |
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CHAR 28/18/38-40
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he had not worked hard due to laziness and consequently had received a bad report. He says that her letter "cut me up very much" and explains that he had replied to a letter from "Papa" [Lord Randolph Churchill] but that it had not been posted by the Page and describes his hopes of passing examinations in Geography, French and English dictation and composition. Envelope present.
3 folios
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[19] [Jun] [1890] |
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CHAR 28/18/41-44
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Letter from WSC (The Head Master's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] describing the clothes that he has ordered which are illustrated with drawings and asking her to send him money. He encloses a fabric sample [CHAR 28/18/W41]. Envelope present.
5 folios
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[17] [Jul] [1890] |
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CHAR 28/18/45-46
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Letter from WSC ([Banstead Manor, Newmarket, Suffolk]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her of his safe arrival, discussing activities he has planned and commenting that "Jack" [John S Churchill] sends her "14 pints of love and 26 brace of kisses". Envelope sealed with black wax.
2 folios
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[04] [Aug] [1890] |
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CHAR 28/18/47-48
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Letter from WSC (Banstead Manor, Newmarket [Suffolk]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he and "Jack" [John S Churchill] are enjoying themselves although he expresses his disappointment at not being allowed to shoot and describes [Lady Sarah Churchill, later Sarah Wilson] as being unpleasant towards him. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[11] [Aug] [1890] |
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CHAR 28/18/49-50
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he explains that he has not written previously as he did not know her address; reminds her to bring him and "Jack" [John S Churchill] shooting hats; reports that he has received a Fortnum and Mason hamper which has been sent anonymously and suspects that it may be from Lady [Laura] Wilton and describes his hopes for passing his preliminary examination. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[13] [Oct] [1890] |
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CHAR 28/18/51
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Envelope addressed to Lady Randolph Churchill in the hand of WSC.
1 folio
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01 Dec 1890 |
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CHAR 28/18/52
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Letter from WSC (Reverend James Welldon's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is not "off reports" and that he hopes that she will visit him on his birthday. Envelope at CHAR 28/18/27.
1 folio
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[Nov] [1890] |
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CHAR 28/18/53-55
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Letter from WSC (The Head Master's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes skating on "Ducker" [the swimming pool at Harrow], reports that he has been congratulated [?on passing the Preliminary examination for the army] and asks her to visit him. Envelope present.
3 folios
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[21] [Jan] [1891] |
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CHAR 28/18/56-57
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he is "all right" although is suffering from a cough. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[09] [Mar] [1891] |
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CHAR 28/18/58-59
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Letter from WSC ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses relief that "Grandpapa" [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough] has reached Brighton [East Sussex] and asks her to visit him as he has been "disappointed so many times about your coming". Envelope present.
2 folios
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[17] [Feb] [1891] |
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CHAR 28/18/61
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Letter from WSC (The Head Master's, Harrow School [Middlesex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking about the health of "Grandpapa" [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough] and requesting that [Elizabeth] Everest should make him an appointment with [Sir William] MacCormac as his leg is painful. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[30] [Jan] [1891] |
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CHAR 28/18/62
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Part of a letter from [WSC] ([Harrow School, Middlesex]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to speak to [James] Welldon about taking him "off reports" as he has received satisfactory reports and explains that he is unhappy, commenting "It's all very well for monitors &cricket captains but it is quite a different thing for fourth form boys".
1 folio
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[11] [Nov] [1889] |
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