Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/50/2
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/50/2
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Birmingham
Date(s)
- 1930–1940 (Circa. No month or year given) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(fl 1930-1940)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Extended discussion of literature. Quotes from Waley's "Chinese Poems". Hopes Beaton will forgive him if he finds his news stale. Went to see the "Chauve Souris" performance last night. Discusses the performance. Has an idea that he may go to Vienna in June and suggests that Beaton go with him. Is coming to London in May and suggests staying with Beaton for the night. Feels that Beaton must write to him now. Quotes from Beaton's last letter and hopes he is not too much of a '"withered virgin"'.