Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/443/25
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/443/25
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Cairo.
Date(s)
- 5 Nov. (No year given.) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(d 1977)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Hopes her parcel reached Beaton safely. Got to Joan's yesterday. Is ashamed for not writing for so long. The letter she received in May was wonderful and made her more conscious of how deeply she resents being separated from the dearest of her friends. Beaton's book has been delighting everyone she passes it on to. Asks him what he is doing now. Discusses her previous illness. Remembering last autumn's trip is painful, finding herself in such an awful place now. There is less "condensation" in friends' lives. The weather is very hot. Discusses the plans of her friends. Will write again soon.