Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/95/14
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/95/14
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Florence
Date(s)
- 1930–1940 (Circa. No date given) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
6p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1883-1966)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Was touched by Beaton's letter. Understands how he feels about his sister. Writes that the 'great happiness in life is having somebody to live for'. Is having a wonderful time but is covered with mosquito bites. Describes her trip to the Cistercian Monastery in Pisa. Describes the house she is staying in in Florence. Has been to the ceremony of the dove outside the cathedral. Discusses the ceremony. Then they went to the Pitti Palace. They are going to Sienna on Tuesday. Tomorrow the 'entire exiled Greek Royal family come to lunch'. Hopes Beaton is having fun in France.