Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/397b/20
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/397b/20
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton.
Date(s)
- 10 Nov. 1978 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(fl 1954-1978)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Had dinner last night with Truman Capote. He met him in the street and agreed to dine with him out of curiosity. "Was I to be the bridge, with the outer world, in his rehabilitation program?". Describes how they sat "exchanging somewhat aimless chatter sipping ginger ale". Capote produced more of a commotion in the restaurant than would Marilyn Monroe. Feels he has become "quite an ordinary and boring man". Sends his love to Beaton and Eileen.