Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/95/10
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/95/10
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton
Date(s)
- 11 Sep. 1965 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
7p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1883-1966)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Thanks Beaton for the lilies. Praises Beaton's kindness. Expresses sorrow at Fred's (?) illness and discusses her and her sister. Will always miss Polly Cotton. Her sister, Star was always her best friend. Her daughter wrote a good book about the south of Spain. Discusses arthritis and the great number of people who have it. Discusses politics. Advises Beaton to rest and 'give way to fatigue' sometimes. Wishes the wireless would not inform her about India and Pakistan's poverty.