Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/443/8
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/443/8
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Athens.
Date(s)
- 24 Aug. 1939 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
6p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(d 1977)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has just seen Beaton's wire and understands the reasons which drew him back home. Hates the thought of being stranded on an island "which your fleet would instantly wipe out completely should developments be speeded up". Is alone in the country house with Eleni and an old couple who look after it. Her parents are still in Switzerland. Is very pessimistic and fears the worst. Describes the "scented woods and bushes and thyme" all around her. Describes her trips around Greece. Asks Beaton if everything is going well for him. Has had no news from Natasha, Denise or Baba. Charles does not know if he is going to Asia Minor or not. Misses not seeing Beaton.