Item 18 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton.

Hopes all is well with Beaton. Did not reach England this summer. Describes his holiday in Ireland, which was "water-logged". Is trying to catch up on his articles. Writing is hard work but the satisfaction is considerable. Has been writing about Sister Parish. Found that "something constructive exists when you consider lady decorators as a group". Charlie James has died. The newspaper strike is still going on. Little newspapers have emerged to replace the big ones, and are almost better. Describes a party that Yves Saint Laurent gave to launch his Opium perfume. "Truman Capote, drunk I fear, fell in my arms and assured me of his eternal love". Asks Beaton how he has been feeling.