Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/137/20
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/137/20
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Porto Fino
Date(s)
- 4 Sep. 1950–4 Sep. 1954 (Circa. No year given) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Beaton's letter touched her deeply. Feels miserably unhappy. It is due to causes that she cannot put her finger on. Has been increasing for two years and is clearly not exhaustion. Boredom increases it. Fears that life at Chantilly is going to be boring unless she can get excited by the garden and the house. Feels purposeless and unnecessary. Duff has left for Opio which is a relief. Worries about losing his sympathy. Part of the 'insanity' is worrying that Duff is dying. Discusses decorating.