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Letter: Clifton Springs, N.Y., to Oscar Fay Adams, 1855-1919, Boston, Mass.

ALS. Writing to the author of A Dictionary of American Authors: "My full name is Winston Churchill, I was born in St. Louis, Mo. November 10th 1871 . . . My profession is literature . . . The Celebrity is the only [book] finished or published up to the present. Thanking you for the honor you wish to confer upon me." Also includes newspaper clippings of Churchill's obituary.

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Letter: London, to Rev. J.T. Hodgson, Brighton, Sussex

TLS. "Thank you . . . for writing to tell me of your experiences of Y.W.C.A. Centres in Persia and Iraq. It gives me very great pleasure to know that the work of the Association there is proving of real service to the women serving with the British forces."

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Letter: London, to Lionel R. Holland, b. 1865

ALS. Declines to take part in platform exercises preceding the general election, explaining that from "1880-1886 I advocated on my own account a generally liberal & progressive policy with the result that . . . I found that none of my colleagues was prepared to give this policy the smallest genuine support, & that office having been reached, promises to the people were to be forgotten or evaded."

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Letter: London, to "Dear Mrs. [Margaret] Oliphant," 1828-1897

ALS. "My wife is just gone off to the Riviera. If you will let me go alone to dine with you Friday next it would give me great pleasure."

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Letter: Natal, South Africa, to "Dear Sir"

ALS. "Captain Greville is quite well and in good spirits. I do not think there is any reason for anxiety concerning the treatment of the prisoners of war. Thanking you for your congratulations on my escape."

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Letter: London, to James B. Pond

TLS. Makes plans for impending American tour: "The uncertainty about the General Election and the fact of a fortnight's dead season in America induces me to telegraph to you that we had better fix the 1st of January for certain as the date that I can begin lecturing in America . . . I am speaking continually about the country here to very large audiences on political matters, having everywhere very enthusiastic receptions."

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Letter: New York, N.Y., to Mrs. Mott
1 item (1 p. on double sheet) ; 21 x 26 cm folded to 21 x 13 cm

ALS. Apologizes for being unable to attend a dinner: "I have to speak after the Lecture at the dinner of the Pennsylvania Society." With envelope addressed in Churchill's own hand

Scope and Contents Letter: London, to Frank Harris, 1855-1931 ALS. Discusses enclosed proofs: "I trust you will guard all you have from the vulgar eye" and "Please don't leave my proofs about - there are some letters I have, as yet, no authority to use." Also suggests Harris contact the editor manager of the Tribune: "Mr. Hill the Editor Manager would be very glad if you would make an appointment to see him . . . The enterprise is a big one. Your association with it at its initiation might be...

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Letter: at sea, to Margot Asquith, 1864-1945

ALS. "It has been splendid having you on this cruise, & everybody has enjoyed your brilliancy & dash - no one more than I. You have in Clemmie and me good friends and unaffected admirers." Includes three cartoons of Churchill and Lord Oxford.

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Letter: London, to "the Officer Administering the Government of Nigeria" [Sir Hugh Clifford, 1866-1941], Lagos, Nigeria

TLS. Letter of introduction, written on behalf of Norman Melland, to the Governor of Nigeria, Sir Hugh Clifford.