Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/95/13
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/95/13
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton
Date(s)
- 13 Mar. 1944–13 Mar. 1945 (Circa. No year given) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1883-1966)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has just received Beaton's letter. Wavell's work is much appreciated. Likes what Lady Oxford said about 'the importance of not being made in a mould'. Discusses London. Hopes to see Beaton's mother soon. Has ordered Wavell's anthology. Discusses various writers and their works. Was interested to hear about the art classes held for soldiers. Discusses a boy in the village who has talent. Discusses Steven Runciman.