Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/322/8
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/322/8
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton
Date(s)
- 1926–1927 (Date given as 'Thursday night'.) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
6p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1900-1958)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Tells Beaton he dreamt about him last night. Talks about his visit to the Water Colour Society yesterday, and his visit to the National Gallery with Ruth. Wants to see Beaton very much. Is very pleased about his exam. Asks Beaton about his letter. Discusses E.M. Forster's novels. Tells Beaton he is going to go out and buy a lot of poetry books. Asks him to come to visit soon. Asks him if he knows someone called Alfred Hartley, as he has just bought an aquatint by him. Says that his room is very tiring and so was the time he spent with his photos.