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Beaton/A/A1/387/28
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- 2 Feb. (No year given.) (Creation)
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16p paper
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Had a comfortable and happy weekend at Reddish with Beaton's mother. His mother, Nancy and Hugh are all going to the School for Scandal Saturday matinee. Mrs Chase is installed at the cottage and Beaton's mother has dealt with it all brilliantly. Feels that everything will run smoothly from now on. It is a shame that the gardener is so bad. Went to see the Bank Manager. Discusses Beaton's finances, which will be tight for the next few months. Asks for Beaton's views on what to do. Feels that in the end all will be well. Discusses the cost of parcels. Frederica asked her to stop sending them when she found out they cost $80. Nancy only wants to spend £1 a month. Suggests Oggie is the last person to be bringing over Aunt Jessie's fur coat. If Beaton agrees with her he should try and get a message to Oggie. Baba was very pleased with the tweed coat and skirt. There have been so many telephone interruptions so this letter is very disjointed. Discusses the Princess Elizabeth's sitting. Will keep Beaton posted with the news. Sends blessings and love.