Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/564/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/564/1
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Ibstone House, Ibstone, nr High Wycombe, Bucks.
Date(s)
- 29 Oct. 1962 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has been wandering about Switzerland and only got Beaton's letter a few weeks ago. Shares his "feelings of abhorrence for this servile indecency". Discusses W. Somerset and Syrie Maugham. 'Wilie' must be demented. Remembers Syrie fondly.