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Beaton/A/A4/3
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- 1928-11-13 (Creation)
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6 pages paper
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Autograph letter signed to Mummie, Daddy, Nancy, Baba and Reggie from the Ambassador Hotel, written over two days. Has been meeting useful people and will soon start some work. The cost of living is twice or three times that in London, so he wants to get a good deal out of Vogue. Will be taking photos in Conde Nast's apartment which means he will not need a studio. Has visited Bee and her husband Duncan, describes the circumstances of their life. Will dine with Syrie Maugham the next evening, and may decide to move to the Gladstone Hotel, where she is staying as it is pleasant and less expensive. Continues his letter on the 14th having received letters from England. Sends personal messages, then is interrupted by a reporter arriving.