Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/363/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/363/1
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton.
Date(s)
- (Letter undated.) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Read his letter a dozen times with delight. Is envious of Beaton's society lifestyle. Has had a good giggle with Nancy over the neverending charity entertainments. The picture is not finished yet. Discusses the picture. Met Paula's sister the other day. She is "all that the halls of modern beauty could demand". Adored Beaton's "fleeting" description of her arrival. Is working hard on the scenes for a new revue for which Cole Porter has written the music. Is delighted Beaton liked the headdress. Beaton hasn't missed any good parties except a Russian one which was "the most glorious orgy imaginable". Has been in bed with a cold. Asks him to write "more tales of wonder and success".