Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/280/8
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/280/8
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton
Date(s)
- 1960–1970 (Circa. Undated) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
8p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1906-1978)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Never answered Beaton's letter because he needed time and distance to do so. Cannot remember what he wrote to Beaton. The Moders(?) affair is an unpleasant memory as it was something difficult for him to get and on getting it, he turned to Beaton to share. Feels that Beaton is not a generous person. If he was he would have taken a picture of James's wife as a wedding present. But Beaton has been called on for things from which James has been spared. Beaton had the burden of keeping his family going. Admires Beaton's achievements more than he knows. But Beaton descends to second rate tricks, which may be why he is successful. Reflects on their relationship.