Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/1/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/1/1
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Newton Ferrers
Date(s)
- 28 June 1944 (No year given.) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1907-1967)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has received Beaton's letter sent from 'Chinese muck heap'. Has just spent 12 hours travelling back from London to Cornwall. Discusses 'new terror weapon' (V1 rocket?). Lunched with K. Clark. Eddie S. West is going to marry Mrs Richards. Discusses telephone conversation with Laura about choice of man to take to dinner. Praises Osbert's book. Invites Beaton to stay. Beaton's photograph book has had wonderful reviews.