Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/456/32
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/456/32
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Helston, Cornwall.
Date(s)
- (Date given only as "Sunday".) (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
12p paper
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Name of creator
Repository
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has sent Lady Smiley's picture and it looks well. He packed the parcel very carefully. Has started the sphinxes. Describes the hotel where he is staying. Ward Jackson is a pleasant person to be with. Here there is no war, "just sea and land and little white houses". Wishes Beaton was here. He helped him so much. "It was the greatest proof you could have given me of your friendship". Feels he can only achieve his end by truly working. Asks Beaton to let him know how everything is going on. Does Miss Olivier like her portrait? The m.s. is in an awful mess.