Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/387/2
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/387/2
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton.
Date(s)
- 31 May 1940 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(d 1969)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Hopes Beaton is nearing New York today and that his journey hasn't been too miserable. The time has passed very quickly but there is a "nightmarish atmosphere of tension". Discusses how the war has affected friends and acquaintances such as Noel Coward and Lady Pembroke, whose house has been requisitioned for the government. Discusses various bills. Humphries is getting on with his work at Ashcombe. When Dorothy recovers from the German measles she and Beaton's mother will go down there. They are longing for Beaton's cable to come saying all is well. Will write each week, Asks for Beaton to send the cheque of £100 by air advance.