Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/387/3
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/387/3
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton.
Date(s)
- 3 June 1940 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(d 1969)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has received Beaton's cable notifying them of his safe arrival. Has informed Beaton's mother. Hopes he received her last letter. Beaton will be astounded to hear of all that has happened since he left, such as the evacuation of Dunkirk. Hopes Italy quickly regrets the decision to come into the war as an enemy. Feels that the Allied soldiers have proved themselves more than superior and victory should be theirs if they could get the right equipment. Beaton will be very busy if he is going to get everything finished by the end of the month. Asks him to send a cheque for £100 to cover various bills. Is going down to Ashcombe at the weekend to see how the work is progressing. Longs to hear how Beaton's sittings go.