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CHAR 28/93/1
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] in which she says that she is looking forward to seeing him, discusses the arrival of [Leonard Jerome] and asks whether he is related to [Charles, Comte de] Fitzjames.
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15 Nov [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/2-3
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] in which she says that she is looking forward to seeing him and discusses her visit to the court [for the trial of Bazaine]. Envelope sealed with red wax present.
2 folios
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16 Nov 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/4-5
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] in which she apologises for not being able to write a full letter. Envelope present.
2 folios
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25 Nov 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/6-8
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: apologies for her last note; her sorrow at him leaving; the "torture" of a dinner at Mrs Moulton's; the strength of her feelings for him; and a gift of tickets to Versailles from [Count de] Fenelon. Envelope present.
3 folios
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25 Nov 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/9-10
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: sympathy with his anger at missing a train; thanks from [Leonard Jerome] for cigarettes; and her illness with a headache. Envelope present.
2 folios
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25 Nov 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/11-12
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: her relief at being alone; sorrow at being separated from him; and anger at people abusing him. Envelope present.
2 folios
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26 Nov 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/13-14
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Part of a letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: her disappointment at not receiving a letter from him; allegations one of her uncles has made about Randolph [to Leonard Jerome]; an amusing visit from Monsieur Lelapseur and her worry that his feelings for her are less strong. Last page of letter torn in half.
2 folios
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[Nov] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/15-16
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] in which she thanks him for his "amiable" letter, reassures him of her confidence in him and reports that she is going to ride with Mr Blount and [Leonard Jerome] but has decided not to invite [Prince de] Sagan. Envelope present.
2 folios
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28 [Nov] 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/17-18
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] in which she thanks him for his letter, suggests that he should accompany his parents [John, 7th Duke of Marlborough and Frances, Duchess of Marlborough] to Egypt and says that she wonders whether they will marry.
2 folios
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[Nov] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/19-20
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] discussing arrangements to see him and asking him not to be angry about their row. Envelope present.
2 folios
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[Nov] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/21-22
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] apologising for a letter she sent him. Envelope present.
2 folios
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29 [Nov] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/23
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] apologising for missing the post.
1 folio
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[Nov] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/24-25
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([ France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] in which she discusses a visit from [Helen] von Hatzfeldt, discusses her letters and her reluctance to show excessive affection to him in her letters. Envelope present.
2 folios
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28 Nov [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/26
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] in which she says that his letter made her miserable as she is worried about his health.
1 folio
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[Nov] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/27-29
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she expresses concern for his health, says that she enjoys writing to him and comments on the pain of separation, and says that she has been having a "violent discussion" with [Leonard Jerome and Clara Jerome] about him. Envelope present.
3 folios
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01 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/30-31
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she chastises him for writing a long letter about her uncle [who had criticised him], commenting "you are rather too fond of indulging in a bit of sarcasm", and says that she is not missing him. Envelope present.
2 folios
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Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/32
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] in which she says that she has been walking with Helen [Von Hatzfeldt] and [Count de Fenelon] whom she describes as very amusing.
1 folio
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[1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/33-36
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: discussion of the disaster of the sinking of a ship, the Ville de ?Harle and [Leonard Jerome's] losses; the reliability of Cunard ships; problems with [Clara Jerome] who has been influenced by others' opinions of Randolph due to her lack of judgement; her declaration that she would "rather have a life full of ...worries &persecutions with you - than the most peaceful quiet life with a man who would only think of me &be au coin du feu [by the fireside] all day"; the happiness of their future marriage; her relief that he is better and an incident in which money was stolen from "Papa" [Leonard Jerome].
4 folios
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[1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/37-39
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: an apology for not having written a long letter to him recently; fear that her letter will seem dull "amidst all yr amusements"; [Count de] Fenelon's refusal to go to the embassy in London; the pain of being separated from him; the possibility that she might accompany [Leonard Jerome] to [the United States of America]; an instruction that he should make himself amiable to everyone at Blenheim and Helen [von Hatzfeldt's] opinion that her handwriting is "shocking".
3 folios
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[Dec] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/40-42
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: her tiredness after riding with "Papa" [Leonard Jerome] ; his occupation with a party at Blenheim; and [Clara Jerome's] sorrow at the loss of a portrait [in the sinking of the Ville de Harle]. Envelope present.
3 folios
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[Dec] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/43-44
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] apologising for not writing the previous day, reprimanding him for going to London with a cold especially while [Helene] Standish is there and discussing a dinner at which [Charles, Comte de] Fitzjames and Helene [von Hatzfeldt] were present. Envelope present.
2 folios
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05 Dec [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/45-47
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: a visit to Versailles; her pleasure at his letters; discussion of Lachand's defence [in the trial of Bazaine]; agreement to meet with [Lord Blandford, later George, 8th Duke of Marlborough]; the possibility of attending one of the Moultons' balls with him and gossip about her. Envelope present.
3 folios
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10 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/48
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she expresses disappointment at not receiving a letter from him and says that she has a headache as she has been shopping all day.
1 folio
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[Dec] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/49-51
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: her hope to go skating as [Prince de] Sagan has sent tickets; a scolding from "Mama" [Clara Jerome] for walking with "H" [Helen von Hatzfeldt] although she argues that "it is not a great crime!"; discussion of the result of the trial [of Bazaine]; delays in moving into a new apartment; music and a warning to him not to speak to Mrs [Strange] Jocelyn. Envelope present.
3 folios
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11 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/52-54
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: skating and the people there; her irritation with [Baron Christian] Waldner who behaves as though she was not engaged; playing the piano with Mr Sartoris; and [Leonard Jerome's] disappointment at not being able to see Randolph again. Envelope present.
3 folios
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12 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/55
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: her enjoyment of skating; comments about ?Lambertyre; and her feelings of guilt at skating or talking with other men.
1 folio
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[Dec] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/56-57
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: her stiffness from skating; dinner with Mr Bennett; disappointment that [Thierry] D'Alsace is going to Africa; and boredom with [Count de] Fenelon. Envelope present.
2 folios
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13 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/58-60
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: her dependence on his letters and her habit of writing "blue" letters when she is worried about something; her worry that her feelings for him may be a "passing fancy"; and concern for their future and her belief that they will have a happy marriage despite public opinion. Envelope present.
3 folios
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15 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/61-65
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: thanks for his letter; the pain of being separated from him which makes her feel "the way an old woman of 80 feels"; "Papa's" [Leonard Jerome's] visit to the theatre to see "La jolie parfumeuse"; anxiety at her father's decision to travel to the United States in winter; the attitude of her mother [Clara Jerome] towards Randolph; his displeasure with [Lord] Bowmont [later 7th Duke of Roxburghe]; an objection to his complaints about the boredom of his life and comparison with hers; information about Baron Christian de Waldner and Sartoris and defence of her decision to skate with other men. Envelope present.
5 folios
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16 [Dec] 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/66-68
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: objection to his comment that men "forget themselves" with her; his reliance on their correspondence when he is bored at Blenheim; the steadiness of her feelings towards him; the end of the skating season; the trial of Bazaine; and the possibility of a war with Cuba. Envelope present.
3 folios
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17 [Dec] 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/69-71
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: apologies for her previous "cross" letter; playing the piano with Sartoris; her acquaintance with Madame de Rothschild; her headache; and the departure of [Thierry] D'Alsace to Africa. Envelope present.
3 folios
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18 [Dec] 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/72
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] in which she discusses her disappointment at not receiving a letter from him, says that she would like to accept an invitation from [Prince de] Sagan to go hunting and that she hopes that he has not forgotten her.
1 folio
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[Dec] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/73-77
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: thanks for his letters; an unsatisfactory conversation with her parents [Leonard Jerome and Clara Jerome] about their marriage and her mother's "unbounded influence" over her father; her frustration at delays to their marriage; a description of a stag hunting expedition with [Prince de] Sagan and her translation; an evening with Mr Blount and Sartoris and an invitation from the latter. Envelope present.
5 folios
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22 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/78-79
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: disappointment at not receiving a letter from him; her decision to go hunting with [Prince de] Sagan and concern whether he would approve; the difficulty of refusing attractive invitations from men and her desire to see him.
2 folios
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[Dec] [1873] |
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CHAR 28/93/80-82
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: her disappointment that he would rather she had not [gone hunting] at Fontainebleu and her decision to obey his wishes; her mother's [Clara Jerome's] leniency with her; a visit from [Henry] Standish; her irritation during a ride with "Papa" [Leonard Jerome] and Clara [Jerome, later Clara Frewen] and her pleasure at the imminent arrival of Leonie [Jerome, later Lady Leslie]. Envelope present.
3 folios
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22 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/83-85
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: Christmas greetings; failure to meet Leonie [Jerome, later Lady Leslie] at the station; a visit from Khinenbuller; an effusive letter from Count Boupoff which amused "K" [Khinenbuller]; reminiscence of their amusement at a letter from [Khinenbuller] at Rosetta [Cottage, Isle of Wight]; her opinion of K[hinenbuller] as a good friend; and her hatred of Brighton [Sussex]. Envelope present.
3 folios
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22 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/86-88
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill]([Paris, France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: thanks for his letter; [Leonard Jerome's] opinion that "Mama" [Clara Jerome] should not oppose their marrying in the spring; an argument with her mother; the pain of being separated from him; the effect of staying up late which has made her "ill, &old, ugly - &thin!". Envelope present.
3 folios
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25 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/89-91
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: the resistance of "Mama" [Clara Jerome] to their marriage; her sufferings from a migraine; Khinenbuller discovering her in a "peignoir"[dressing gown] reading a novel; and Helen [von Hatzfeldt's] opinion that Jennie became " a most disagreeable member of society" without him. Envelope present.
3 folios
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26 Dec 1873 |
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CHAR 28/93/92-94
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Letter from Jennie [Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill](Paris [France]) to [Lord] Randolph [Churchill] including: discussion of an apartment for him in Paris; a family dinner at the Cafe Voisin; a forgotten invitation to "le petit F" [Count de Fenelon]; arrangements for the design of a box for his writing table; and an invitation to a boar hunt from Mr Blount. Envelope present.
3 folios
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27 Dec 1873 |
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