Item 1 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Chester

Thanks Beaton for his letter. Wonders if he and Beaton should set up a photographers shop in Rome. He writes that the Italians are 'vain and quite handsome and I simply adore il duce.' Has grown a moustache which he thinks makes him look younger 'because it is so absurd'. Has just finished a chapter of his 'obscene' book. Discusses his writing. Extended discussion of Beaton's play. Makes suggestions of plot possibilities. Discusses Roscoe Brumner case. Only has to work in Birmingham for one more year. Discusses artists and books.