Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/111/12
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/111/12
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York
Date(s)
- 1941–1971 (Circa. No date given.) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
7p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1891-1971)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Should be able to find a place for Beaton when he arrives in late August. Discusses Irene and her 'obsessions'. Everybody is sorry for Mena. Discusses Mena and this 'last agony'. Discusses election night. Would like to have been at the Reddish restoration dinner. Suggests Beaton charge for admission. Discusses the cost of making changes to houses. Thinks Reddish was worth the disruption and price. The Ryans flew off with Truman and the Haywards for a week in Madrid. Discusses their holiday. Extended discussion of various acquaintances. Hopes Beaton's mother is well.