Item 1 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton.

Has just sent a wire saying goodbye but there are so many things on her mind that only a letter will do. Tells him it will be full of good advice and "moral drool". Feels that she is capable of understanding Beaton like no one else can. Believes he is at the crossroads between being an artist and being a debutante and he has to choose between them. Feels that few of his friends will help him do it as they enjoy his company too much. Believes that a knowledge of anatomy would make his drawings better. Understands that he might want to emulate the talented dilettantes in London, but feels that he will never be satisfied with that kind of "drawing-room fame". Explains that people in New York expected an exhibition and lost interest when nothing happened. Although he has made many social and professional "friends" this career is "nonsensical" compared with winning respect with his work. Feels that she could not lecture him on this if she had not had exactly the same problems. Knows he has great talents but feels he could easily drift into a rootless life, and a regime of "honest work" is the only real artistic satisfaction. Asks Beaton to let her know if all this makes sense, once he has digested it. Sends her love.