Item 6 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton

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Beaton/A/A1/221/6

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GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/221/6

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Autograph letter signed to Beaton

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  • 18 Aug. 1960–18 Aug. 1971 (Circa. No year given) (Creation)

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Apologises for not writing sooner. Is on his third yacht cruise of the Turkish coast. Is on Cecile de R's boat. Cecile is relaxed, happy and funny. His last trip was a 'dismal floating disaster'. Describes the difficulties of the last boat trip he went on. Has decided not to return to New York until the end of September. If Beaton will be there in October, he would like to show him the parts of New England he knows. Discusses his travelling plans and visits he intends to make. Longs to hear from Beaton and know of his September plans.

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