Item 20 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton.

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Beaton/A/A1/456/20

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GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/456/20

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Autograph letter signed to Beaton.

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  • (Letter undated.) (Creation)

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Welcomes Beaton home, to, he hopes, a lovely garden. Is longing to hear about South America. Cannot tell Beaton how bored he is waiting here "in an impossible position". Discusses his money problems. Has not been able to paint but has a nice room and the monks couldn't be kinder. Works all day at writing. Tells Beaton about his discussions with the BBC. Asks him to introduce him to London Vogue. Hopes to give Beaton the Queen Mary article next week. Has some drawings for him and Eileen.

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