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Beaton/A/A1/363/6
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- 28 May 1978 (Creation)
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4p paper
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Has been reading Beaton's diaries again (1948-55) and enjoying them. Reminisces about the past. Is looking forward to his latest volume. Losing his beloved friend Vagn felt "as if a sword had cut of [sic] arms and legs and all, leaving just something like a fly without wings trying to crawl across a piece of paper". Hoped Beaton enjoyed being in Tangier. His heart has been giving him some trouble again. Colin's Turkish pavilion is reaching a "crucial" stage. Discusses the problems it is giving him and that his angina prevents him taking a more active role in its building. Tells Beaton that when he thinks he can't go on he thinks of him, his "inspiration and fortitude". Longs for a magic carpet to be able to "be near dear friends". Was sad to hear about Princess Margaret.